For over twenty years, our client has been offering cutting edge IT Products & Solutions to business across the public & private sector. Due to expansion they are looking for a Purchasing Administrator to join their team.
Reporting to the Senior Buyer, this role provides hands-on support to the purchasing function and supply chain. It is a varied position offering excellent exposure to procurement, inventory management, and supplier coordination within a VAR (Value-added Reseller) environment. This role would suit someone with some purchasing or administrative experience and/or someone looking to develop a career in supply chain and procurement.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide comprehensive day-to-day administrative support to the Purchasing and Supply Chain Team
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Confidently raise, manage, and maintain purchase orders, owning all related product and PO data to ensure system accuracy and adherence to critical path deadlines
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Liaise directly with suppliers to track orders, manage delivery updates, and resolve queries
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Work closely with internal departments including Sales, Finance, Logistics and Sales Operations to support the buying process end to end
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Support trade reporting, including sales performance, bestsellers, stock levels, and intake analysis
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Act as a knowledgeable point of contact within the admin function
What We’re Looking For:
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Previous experience in a Purchasing Admin role or similar support role, ideally within VAR environment
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A solid understanding of the buying process, critical path, and product lifecycle
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Confident working with purchase orders, supplier communication, and internal systems
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Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and time management
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Strong numeracy skills and confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
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Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal
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Ability to work in a fast-paced, reactive environment with multiple deadlines
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Proactive, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to work independently
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