Purchasing Administrator

Job Description

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.

THE ROLE

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 CANDIDATE

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

The benefits included with this 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.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy and good luck with your application.

If you have not heard from a member of the Future Prospects team within 7 days from your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback

The services of Future Prospects are those of an Employment Agency.