For over twenty years, our client has been offering cutting edge IT Products & Solutions to business across the public & private sector. Due to expansion they are looking for a Purchasing Administrator to join their team.
Reporting to the Senior Buyer, this role provides hands-on support to the purchasing function and supply chain. It is a varied position offering excellent exposure to procurement, inventory management, and supplier coordination within a VAR (Value-added Reseller) environment. This role would suit someone with some purchasing or administrative experience and/or someone looking to develop a career in supply chain and procurement.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive day-to-day administrative support to the Purchasing and Supply Chain Team
* Confidently raise, manage, and maintain purchase orders, owning all related product and PO data to ensure system accuracy and adherence to critical path deadlines
* Liaise directly with suppliers to track orders, manage delivery updates, and resolve queries
* Work closely with internal departments including Sales, Finance, Logistics and Sales Operations to support the buying process end to end
* Support trade reporting, including sales performance, bestsellers, stock levels, and intake analysis
* Act as a knowledgeable point of contact within the admin function
What We’re Looking For:
* Previous experience in a Purchasing Admin role or similar support role, ideally within VAR environment
* A solid understanding of the buying process, critical path, and product lifecycle
* Confident working with purchase orders, supplier communication, and internal systems
* Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and time management
* Strong numeracy skills and confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
* Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, reactive environment with multiple deadlines
* Proactive, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to work independently
Benefits:
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Staff discount scheme
* EAP System
* Company pension plan
* Hybrid working
* Free on-site parking at Head Office