Purchasing Administrator

  • Prime Appointments
  • Witham, Essex
  • Feb 06, 2026
Seasonal Administration

Job Description

A client of ours in the Witham area is recruiting a Purchasing Administrator to join their team ASAP. This is a full-time temp-to-perm position, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, paying 12.21 per hour.

Your key duties in this Purchasing Administrator role will include but are not limited to:

Liaising with suppliers regarding purchase orders, delivery schedules, and order status
Maintaining accurate purchase order records and supporting invoice queries
Reporting delivery issues and ensuring relevant teams are kept informed
Providing administrative support to the finance and warehouse teams
Managing filing systems, data input, and general office administration

Skills and experience required to be considered for this role:

Previous experience in an office-based administrative role
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines under pressure
Confident IT skills, including Microsoft 365, Outlook, Excel, and Word

If you feel like you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this Purchasing Administrator position, please apply with your CV and Laura will be in touch