Business graduate opportunity Purchasing Administrator £26k

Join Our Clients Dynamic Team as a Purchasing & Order Administrator!

Are you a Business/Supply chain graduate (or equivalent)? Are you passionate about procurement? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where your contributions make a real impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to become a key player in our procurement team.

The Company

We are recruiting for a leading organisation specialising in top brands and products that has key relationships with retailers across the UK and Europe.

The Team

You will be working in modern offices as part of a company of 60+. The team works hard and also participates in social events and team trips, fostering a fun and engaging workplace culture.

The Role

As a Purchasing & Order Administrator you will support the Supply Chain Supervisor, Brand Managers and Sales teams. Your primary focus will be ensuring that all purchase orders are placed accurately, maintaining correct due dates in the CRM system, and providing timely updates to relevant stakeholders.

Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm

Salary

£26,000 per year, plus company profit‑related and Christmas annual bonuses (worth £5,000+).

Your Key Responsibilities

• Ensure tracking numbers are received from suppliers and communicated to the appropriate team members.
• Assist in placing purchase orders for senior account managers and the New Business team.
• Progress purchase orders efficiently and accurately.
• Maintain the portal by updating and closing completed orders.
• Address delivery issues promptly, ensuring resolutions are found the same day.
• Create part numbers when necessary.
• Perform system cleansing tasks, such as formatting part codes.
• Liaise with suppliers to enhance our supply chain, ensuring smooth stock intake and returns.

Ideal Candidate

• A Business/Supply chain degree (or equivalent).
• Previous order processing experience.
• Experience in procurement is an advantage.
• A hardworking work ethic.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of fostering efficient collaboration between sales, procurement and warehouse teams.
• A commitment to maintaining 100% accuracy in purchase order placements.
• A knack for procuring products at the best prices while upholding our company's standards.
• Enthusiasm to grow your career—there are many opportunities for development within this company.

We are an equal‑opportunities employer who respects and appreciates people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities and abilities. We support reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.

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