Purchasing Administrator

Purchasing Administrator
Newark, Full Time, Permanent
£29,000

Future Prospects Group are delighted to be working with our client, a leading specialist in their industry, to recruit a proactive and organised Purchasing Administrator on a full-time, permanent basis at their Newark head office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an administrative professional looking to build or advance their career in procurement and supply chain. Joining a supportive team in a fast-paced environment, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring materials, plant, and equipment are ordered accurately and delivered promptly to high-profile projects nationwide.

Your responsibilities as a Purchasing Administrator will include:

• Raising and processing purchase orders accurately in accordance with company procedures.
• Obtaining competitive supplier quotations and assisting the team with price comparisons.
• Liaising directly with suppliers to confirm pricing, stock availability, and scheduled delivery times.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date procurement records, databases, and digital filing systems.
• Assisting with the setup, verification, and ongoing maintenance of supplier account details.
• Investigating and resolving routine supplier enquiries and invoice discrepancies efficiently.
• Ensuring all purchasing documentation is compliant with quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Providing comprehensive day-to-day administrative support to the Group Procurement Manager and broader team.

The ideal Purchasing Administrator will be able to demonstrate the following key skills and experience:

• Proven experience within an office administration, purchasing support, or commercial administrative role.
• Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with suppliers and internal teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with particular strength in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, manage workloads, and meet operational deadlines.
• A positive, proactive approach with a strong enthusiasm for working as part of a collaborative team.
• Previous exposure to procurement, ERP systems, or the engineering, construction, or plant hire sectors is desirable.

The benefits included with this Purchasing Administrator role are:

• Competitive salary package.
• 23 days holiday plus Bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Opportunity to develop a career within an industry-leading specialist contractor.
• Structured training and ongoing support from experienced procurement professionals.
• Modern head office working environment.