Purchasing Administrator
CV-LibraryCrawley, West SussexcontractPosted: 30 June 2026
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The Purchasing Administrator / Junior Buyer supports day-to-day procurement operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of purchase orders, supplier coordination, and delivery tracking.
This is a transactional, hands-on role focused on general procurement and administrative support.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Processing
* Review and process purchase requests (PRs)
* Create and issue purchase orders (POs) in line with company procedures
* Ensure accuracy of pricing, quantities, and supplier information
Supplier Coordination
* Liaise with suppliers to confirm pricing, availability, and delivery timelines
* Follow up on order status and resolve basic issues
* Maintain clear and professional supplier communication
Order & Delivery Tracking
* Monitor orders from placement through delivery
* Proactively follow up on delays and provide updates to stakeholders
* Maintain accurate tracking and status reporting
Administrative Support
* Maintain procurement records and documentation
* Support invoice matching and queries with Accounts Payable
* Update trackers, logs, and procurement systems
Compliance & Process Support
* Ensure adherence to internal procurement policies and approval workflows
* Support general administrative tasks related to procurement activities
Required Qualifications
* 1–3 years’ experience in purchasing, procurement, or administrative support
* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
* Good communication and follow-up discipline
* Ability to manage multiple priorities
* Basic Excel and data entry/system experience
Preferred (Nice to Have)
* Experience working with suppliers and purchase orders
* Exposure to procurement or ERP systems
* Understanding of basic procurement processes
The Purchasing Administrator / Junior Buyer supports day-to-day procurement operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of purchase orders, supplier coordination, and delivery tracking.
This is a transactional, hands-on role focused on general procurement and administrative support.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Processing
* Review and process purchase requests (PRs)
* Create and issue purchase orders (POs) in line with company procedures
* Ensure accuracy of pricing, quantities, and supplier information
Supplier Coordination
* Liaise with suppliers to confirm pricing, availability, and delivery timelines
* Follow up on order status and resolve basic issues
* Maintain clear and professional supplier communication
Order & Delivery Tracking
* Monitor orders from placement through delivery
* Proactively follow up on delays and provide updates to stakeholders
* Maintain accurate tracking and status reporting
Administrative Support
* Maintain procurement records and documentation
* Support invoice matching and queries with Accounts Payable
* Update trackers, logs, and procurement systems
Compliance & Process Support
* Ensure adherence to internal procurement policies and approval workflows
* Support general administrative tasks related to procurement activities
Required Qualifications
* 1–3 years’ experience in purchasing, procurement, or administrative support
* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
* Good communication and follow-up discipline
* Ability to manage multiple priorities
* Basic Excel and data entry/system experience
Preferred (Nice to Have)
* Experience working with suppliers and purchase orders
* Exposure to procurement or ERP systems
* Understanding of basic procurement processes