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Purchasing Assistant

Keeler Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 3 hours
Location

Eye, Suffolk IP23, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Purchasing Administrator position offers a salary range of £25k to £28k per year.
  • This role requires a proactive individual to support purchasing operations for 37.5 hours per week, including occasional Saturdays.
  • Key responsibilities include managing purchase orders, issuing stock, conducting stock checks, and providing administrative support to the Purchasing Manager.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in purchasing, supply chain, or stock administration, along with strong organizational and communication skills.
  • The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of working independently within a small team.

Purchasing Administrator

37.5 hours per week (Occasional Saturday)

33 days (25 contractual + 8 public holidays)

£25k - £28k

Our client is seeking a proactive Purchasing Administrator to support their purchasing operations. This is a key administrative role responsible for managing the procurement and stock flow of materials, ensuring seamless coordination with internal departments and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Raise and manage purchase orders for materials and supplies.
  • Issue stock to internal teams and reconcile usage.
  • Manage receipting and logging of deliveries.
  • Conduct regular stock checks and maintain accurate inventory records.
  • Provide holiday cover and administrative support to the Purchasing Manager as required.

Experience & Attributes:

  • Highly self-motivated and capable of working independently within a small team.
  • Previous experience in a purchasing, supply chain or stock administration role is beneficial.
  • Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
  • Effective communicator with a positive and flexible approach to work.
  • Comfortable liaising with multiple departments, including finance, planning, and senior management.

Desirable Competencies:

  • Self-starter with a drive for continuous improvement.
  • Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

For more information or to express interest, please call Amelia on or send your C.V to

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.