Purchasing Admin

Purchasing Admin - Andover (Fully Onsite)

A well-established business in Andover is looking for a Purchasing Admin to support the Purchasing Manager and help manage the day-to-day running of the purchasing department. You'll assist with sourcing and ordering supplies, materials and components, ensuring the right balance of price, quality and on-time delivery, while maintaining accurate records and strong supplier relationships.

Salary

£26,500 per annum

Working hours

• Monday-Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Friday: 8:00am - 3:30pm
• Fully onsite in Andover

Benefits

• Bonus based on company profits (paid twice yearly)
• Free on-site parking
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to the Purchasing Manager
• Help manage the day-to-day operations of the Purchasing Department
• Ensure supplies/materials/components are fit for purpose, consistent and meet internal/external requirements
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships through regular communication
• Arrange product samples for relevant product areas
• Purchase parts/materials at competitive prices and ensure on-time delivery
• Manage monthly call-offs
• Progress orders and resolve supplier queries
• Book-in purchase orders and deliveries
• Manage supplier returns paperwork, liaising with the accounts team where required
• Update product records as needed
• Assist with stock adjustments following daily stock checks
• Support the team in establishing and maintaining quality requirements from external suppliers

What we're looking for

• A motivated self-starter with flexibility and adaptability
• Good communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with analytical/problem-solving ability
• Excellent planning and organisation skills; able to prioritise effectively
• Confident working on your own initiative with a desire to make a difference
• IT literate with a good standard of general education

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