At a Glance
- Tasks: Support purchasing and sales administration, ensuring accurate order processing and customer communication.
- Company: Well-established Tiverton business with a strong local reputation and supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, excellent benefits, and full training provided.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with potential for permanent position and excellent staff retention.
- Why this job: Join a friendly team and secure a long-term career with growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Experience in administration, strong attention to detail, and good communication skills.
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 will 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.
Purchasing Administrator in Tiverton employer: Lockhart Recruitment
Join a dynamic and rapidly growing company on the outskirts of Exeter, where your passion for exceptional customer service will be valued and rewarded. With a supportive team culture, ongoing training, and clear career progression opportunities, this role offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a modern office environment. If you're looking for a place that prioritises both employee satisfaction and customer success, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
