Purchasing Administrator

We are working with a rapidly growing distributor of consumer products to recruit a Purchasing Administrator to join their Commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone organised, detail-focused and eager to develop within a supportive procurement environment with no prior procurement experience required.

Job Title: Purchasing Administrator
Location: Ascot - Hybrid

Expected Salary: c.28,000 per annum

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent

This position plays a key administrative role in supporting purchasing and stock management activities across multiple categories. You'll work closely with commercial, marketing and operations teams, as well as external partners, ensuring accurate data flow and smooth day-to-day processes within the procurement function.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the collection, organisation and maintenance of product, pricing and supplier data
• Supporting the setup of new products across retail partners
• Helping monitor stock levels and reconcile data from retailer reports and internal systems
• Managing administrative steps involved in promotional planning and ensuring retailer processes are followed
• Coordinating updates between commercial, marketing and operations teams
• Supporting tracking of in-store point of sale and promotional compliance
• Building positive working relationships with suppliers and retail counterparts

What we are looking for:

• Experience in a retail, e-commerce or product distribution environment
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Confidence working with data, reports and MS Office tools
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workload
• A proactive, enthusiastic approach to learning and supporting a busy team

If you're looking to develop your commercial and operational skills while supporting a busy procurement function, this role offers a fantastic entry point into a thriving and innovative business.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.