Purchasing Administrator

Markdeldegan; Poole; On-site; GBP 26,000 - GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company is seeking a Purchasing Administrator to join their dynamic team in Poole. Responsibilities include managing orders, liaising with suppliers, and maintaining internal databases. Ideal candidates will possess strong administration skills and experience in a fast-paced environment. The company offers a supportive workplace with modern offices and generous benefits, making it a great opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

1:00pm finish on Friday

Free onsite parking

Modern offices

Friendly environment

Birthday vouchers

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Some experience within purchasing or supply chain.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure orders are placed correctly and arrive on time.
• Coordinate with suppliers on outstanding orders.
• Liaise with production and internal departments on order status.

Skills

Administration skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Tower Park, Poole, Dorset

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Thursday 7.30am-4.00pm & Friday 7.30am-1.00pm

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum, depending on level of experience

Benefits

• 1:00pm finish on Friday
• Free onsite parking
• Brand new, spacious and modern offices
• A friendly, fun and dynamic environment
• Voucher incentive raffles and birthday vouchers
• Holiday bookable by the hour

A successful and ever-growing manufacturing company with an excellent reputation is currently recruiting for a Purchasing Administrator to join their friendly and hardworking procurement team based at their office in Poole.

You will be supporting a team of 2 buyers, undertaking administration including chasing suppliers for updates on outstanding orders, updating company systems & spreadsheets on goods and parts coming in, and updating internal departments on the status of orders in order to plan production.

This is a very administrative heavy position that would suit someone who has excellent administration skills and likes working in a fast‑paced environment.

If you have any experience of purchasing / buying / procurement or have an interest in this, then this is advantageous.

This is a really nice company and fabulous team to work within. The company looks after its staff and has created an excellent environment to work in within their new and modern offices based at Tower Park.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring orders are placed correctly and that they arrive on time, raising any delays or issues to the materials manager.
• Obtaining acknowledgements for all company procured orders, checking all details are correct and dealing with any discrepancies.
• Coordinating with suppliers on any outstanding orders and chasing delivery dates.
• Liaising with production, sales and other internal departments to keep them up to date on orders.
• Ensuring all databases including the MRP system are kept up to date with correct contact details and communications.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience in a fast‑paced environment.
• Some experience within purchasing / buying / supply chain / procurement or an interest in this field.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent communication skills via phone, email and face to face.
• The ability to work well within a team, be an excellent team player who can also work alone using their own initiative.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Good PC skills, knowledge of Microsoft programmes including Excel & Outlook.

You will be working in a small, passionate team who take pride in what they do, so our successful candidate will possess the same work ethic and be looking for a career move with a well‑established company.

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about this brilliant opportunity, please either send your CV or call our Recruitment Team on 01202 686000 and we will be happy to discuss this further with you.

Those who have the right skills and experience, our aim is that you will hear back from us within 24 hours. However, due to the high number of applications we are receiving at present, we are unable to respond to every application individually. If you do not hear from us within 3 days, please assume that your application at this stage has not been successful. As new positions arise, we will review any applications already made to us and may contact you about other suitable roles.

Resource Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to a policy of treating all its employees and job applicants equally. It is the policy of the company to take all reasonable steps to ensure that each applicant is assessed only in accordance on the basis of their qualifications, skills and abilities to perform the relevant duties without prejudice in regards to background, religion, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability or gender.