{"id":3233,"date":"2026-10-23T08:23:03","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T08:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/?job_listing=purchasing-administrator"},"modified":"2026-10-23T08:23:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T08:23:03","slug":"purchasing-administrator","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/?job_listing=purchasing-administrator","title":{"rendered":"Purchasing Administrator"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Purchasing Assistant<\/strong>&nbsp;| Christchurch | &pound;32,000 per annum<br \/> You&rsquo;ll be the trusted link between customers, suppliers and the people who keep orders moving.<br \/> If you take pride in getting the detail right and building strong working relationships, this role will suit you well.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>As a Purchasing Administrator, you will benefit from:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>A secure, permanent full-time position with consistent Monday to Friday hours<\/li>\n<li>Supportive, approachable management and clear expectations from day one<\/li>\n<li>Broad exposure across sales, purchasing, finance and warehouse functions<\/li>\n<li>Ongoing development to grow your expertise in purchasing and supply chain<\/li>\n<li>A friendly, close-knit working environment where your contribution is valued<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>As a Purchasing <strong>Administrator<\/strong>, your responsibilities will include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>Raising and issuing purchase orders to suppliers accurately and on time<\/li>\n<li>Tracking open orders and following up on lead times and delayed shipments<\/li>\n<li>Processing customer orders, checking pricing, quantities, delivery details and payment terms<\/li>\n<li>Keeping customers and account managers updated on order progress, back orders and delivery dates<\/li>\n<li>Working with couriers to resolve shipping queries and handling amendments, returns and replacements<\/li>\n<li>Liaising with finance to clear invoice queries and supporting with customer invoicing and portal uploads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>As a Purchasing <strong>Administrator<\/strong>, your experience will include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>Previous experience in a <strong>purchasing<\/strong>, <strong>procurement<\/strong>, order processing or sales administration role<\/li>\n<li>A strong eye for detail and accuracy when handling orders, pricing and invoices<\/li>\n<li>Confident communication skills by phone and email with customers and suppliers<\/li>\n<li>Good organisation and time management, with the ability to juggle priorities calmly<\/li>\n<li>Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and order or ERP systems<\/li>\n<li>Experience in <strong>manufacturing<\/strong>, <strong>distribution<\/strong> or <strong>wholesale<\/strong> would be an advantage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you&rsquo;re looking for a steady, varied role where your reliability and attention to detail make a real difference every day, this <strong>Purchasing Assistant<\/strong> position could be your next step. 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