Purchasing Administrator

Salary: £27,000
Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:30am-5:00pm

I’m currently recruiting for a Purchasing Administrator to join a friendly, fast-paced team based in Letchworth Garden City. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys structure, accuracy, and variety, and who takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly behind the scenes.

You’ll play a key part in supporting the Head of Procurement UK with essential administrative tasks, order processing, and communication with both suppliers and internal teams. If you’re organised, confident, and enjoy a mix of admin and customer/supplier contact, this could be a fantastic next step for you.

Key Responsibilities
*Administrative Support: Provide high-quality admin support to the purchasing/procurement function and assist with general office tasks as needed.
*Order Processing: Process purchase orders and internal branch requests accurately using the company’s ERP system.
*Communication: Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and colleagues to ensure smooth running of daily operations.
*Stock Coordination: Update and track supplier delivery dates, keep branches informed, and allocate stock to customer and branch back orders.
Skills & Experience
*Good understanding of purchasing or procurement processes
*Confident communicator over phone and email
*Excellent attention to detail and highly organised
*Reliable team player with a positive, proactive attitude
*Basic data entry/computer skills
*Able to work under pressure and take ownership of tasks
What’s on Offer
*£27,000 salary
*Full-time, permanent role
*40 hours per week: Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:00
*20 days holiday plus bank holidays
*Auto-enrolment pension
*Full training and supportive onboarding
If you’re looking for a stable, rewarding role where you can develop your skills and be a key part of a busy purchasing team, I’d love to hear from you.