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Purchasing Administrator

Chelmsford, Essex

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
£27,000 - 28,000 - Annum
Recruiter
Prime Appointments
Closes
11 Oct 2025
Course
No
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

A client of ours in the Chelmsford area are recruiting a Purchasing Administrator to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position working Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm and paying £27,000 - £28,000 per annum depending on experience.

Please note you must be able to drive to be considered for this role due to the location of the business.

Key Duties include but are not limited to:

Manage and update the ordering database to ensure accurate and up-to-date purchase information.

Process internal and external purchase orders.

Respond to queries via telephone and the dedicated purchasing mailbox

Track orders and coordinate with suppliers to obtain delivery and shipment updates.

Arrange local and international deliveries.

Accurately maintain and update spreadsheets and internal databases to reflect real-time order statuses.

Request samples, pricing, lead times, and availability from suppliers.

Monitor and top up stock when needed.

Learn key administrative and some accounts duties to cover during busy periods.

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Purchasing Administrator position:

Previous experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Minimum 2 years working in an office environment within purchasing and procurement or a similar role.

Experience of working successfully as part of a team.

Excellent communication skills.

High attention to detail.

Ability to prioritise.

If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Purchasing Administrator position, please apply with your CV and contact Katie at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat. #officejobs

Ad ID: 5416932108

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