Job Description:

Purchasing Administrator

Tiverton | £26,000 - £29,000 | Full Time | 37 Hours per Week
3-Month Fixed-Term Contract with Excellent Potential to Become Permanent

A highly successful and well-established Tiverton business with an outstanding local reputation is seeking a Purchasing Administrator to join its friendly and experienced purchasing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that genuinely values its people. Opportunities within the team are rare, and this vacancy has arisen due to a long-serving employee retiring. Initially offered as a 3-month contract, there is a strong possibility of a permanent position for the right person.

You'll be joining a close-knit team of eight, working in a busy, fast-paced and down-to-earth environment where teamwork, accuracy and customer service are highly valued.

The Role

Working from the office full-time, you will play a key role in supporting purchasing and sales administration activities, ensuring orders and customer information are processed accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities will include:

• Processing purchase and sales orders accurately
• Maintaining and updating customer and supplier records
• Accurate data entry across internal systems
• Liaising with customers and suppliers by telephone and email
• Dealing with enquiries and providing updates on orders
• Supporting the purchasing team with administration tasks
• Checking information for accuracy and resolving discrepancies
• Working with product and pricing information
• Building positive relationships with customers and colleagues

About You

We are looking for someone who enjoys administration, has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in getting things right first time.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience within sales administration, purchasing administration or a similar office-based role
• Strong data entry and administration skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• A confident and professional telephone manner
• Good numerical ability
• The ability to understand and work with complex products and technical terminology
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A positive, team-focused attitude

Full product training will be provided, so attitude, accuracy and willingness to learn are just as important as experience.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £26,000 - £29,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Excellent benefits package
• Full training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Friendly, supportive team environment
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position
• Join a stable business with excellent staff retention

If you're looking for a long-term career opportunity within a respected local employer where your contribution will be genuinely valued, Lockhart Recruitment would love to hear from you.