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