Purchasing Administrator
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | st4 1aa |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | KPI RECRUITING LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MPPURCHASINGADMIN-30266 |
Summary
Purchasing Administrator |Up to £26,000 per annum |Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm|
Permanent
The Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Purchasing Administrator to join a busy and growing manufacturing business as part of a small, supportive purchasing team. This role would suit someone with previous experience in a purchasing or administrative role, or someone looking to build a long-term career within purchasing.
Key Responsibilities
• Raise and expedite purchase orders to meet business requirements
• Communicate with suppliers via email and telephone
• Liaise with suppliers regarding delivery dates, back orders, shortages and returns
• Match order confirmations against purchase orders
• Maintain pricing and ordering policies for stock items
• Resolve invoice queries and discrepancies
• Work closely with internal departments to support business operations
• Carry out ad-hoc indirect purchasing for the business
• Attend face-to-face meetings with suppliers when required
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements
Skills & Experience Required
• Strong attention to detail (essential)
• Excellent IT skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook (essential)
• Ability to quickly learn new systems, products and processes
• Good numeracy skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively
• Interest in long-term career development within purchasing
Personal Attributes
• Positive attitude with the ability to work under pressure
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
• A good team player who can adapt to changing priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident and professional communicator
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted
Interested? Call Maria on 01782 712230 or email Mariap@kpir.co.uk
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