Hybrid Purchasing & Logistics Assistant

Katie Loxton Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing family-run company in the United Kingdom is seeking an entry-level Purchasing Administrator to support their purchasing and logistics team. The successful candidate will manage purchase orders, track inventory, and coordinate with suppliers, ensuring smooth product flow. Ideal for someone organized and detail-focused, confident in Excel, with a proactive attitude. This role offers training and a fixed-term contract until September 2026, with a salary around £25,500 and benefits including holiday increments and staff discounts.

Benefits

Salary of circa £25,500

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Generous staff discount

Opportunities for development

Friendly workplace culture

Qualifications

• Some experience in an administrative role.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Good communication skills with internal teams and external partners.
• Self-driven with a positive attitude.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Check and reconcile daily inventory and purchasing reports for accuracy.
• Create and place purchase orders with suppliers.
• Coordinate with suppliers for requirements and order updates.
• Manage inbound goods and create inbound shipments in the system.
• Conduct stock counts and review consumables.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and purchasing data.
• Monitor supplier performance and escalate issues.
• Produce purchasing reports and KPIs.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Self-driven attitude

Job description

A growing family-run company in the United Kingdom is seeking an entry-level Purchasing Administrator to support their purchasing and logistics team. The successful candidate will manage purchase orders, track inventory, and coordinate with suppliers, ensuring smooth product flow. Ideal for someone organized and detail-focused, confident in Excel, with a proactive attitude. This role offers training and a fixed-term contract until September 2026, with a salary around £25,500 and benefits including holiday increments and staff discounts.