The Role:
We’re looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Part-Time Purchasing Administrator to join a growing business based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. This is a permanent position offering flexibility in how you structure your 30-hour working week.
In this role, you'll support the purchasing function to ensure products are ordered accurately, efficiently, and in line with customer demand. You’ll work closely with other departments to keep operations running smoothly and contribute to the company’s continued success.
Main Responsibilities:
Generating purchase orders and maintaining delivery diary entries
Resolving price and product discrepancies from supplier confirmations
Handling daily queries from suppliers and colleagues via phone and email
Managing supplier invoice queries
Chasing overdue purchase orders
Updating customer service teams on delays impacting customer deliveries
Skills/Experience:
Strong attention to detail
Previous administrative experience
Excellent organisational and time management skills
A dependable team player with a flexible approach
Confident IT user
Good problem-solving ability
Hourly Rate & Working Hours:
£12.71 per hour
30 hours per week, flexible working pattern across Monday–Friday
Benefits:
Quarterly bonus structure
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunity for long-term growth within the business