At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and maintain supplier relationships in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join Quell, a cutting-edge British defence and security AI start-up based in Cambridge.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience in procurement with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: On-site role with a dynamic work culture and potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Be part of an innovative team tackling real-world challenges in defence and security.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
About the Company
Quell is a high-growth British defence and security AI technology start-up developing solutions to counter drone, vehicle, and human threats across the military, civilian and CNI sectors. Based in Cambridge, we are seeking a highly organised Purchasing Administrator to support our procurement and supply chain functions. This is a detail-oriented, hands-on role responsible for processing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, maintaining accurate system data, and managing supplier relationships, ensuring materials and services are delivered seamlessly to meet business needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Raising and managing purchase orders from creation through to delivery, ensuring precise documentation and timely placement with suppliers.
- Liaising with vendors to secure order acknowledgements, confirm lead times, and track delivery schedules.
- Updating and maintaining ERP/MRP systems or procurement databases in real-time to reflect accurate pricing, ETA updates, and stock levels.
- Partnering with Accounts Payable and inventory teams to resolve invoice disputes, pricing differences, or delivery discrepancies.
- Coordinating with freight forwarders to track inbound shipments and provide regular status updates to internal departments.
- Assisting the Procurement Coordinator in collecting data and creating basic spend, trend, and inventory reports using Microsoft Excel.
- Completing supplier due diligence checks and ensuring all administrative activities comply with internal governance and data protection policies.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a dedicated administration or data-entry role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-departmental and supplier outreach.
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong multitasking abilities under pressure.
- Previous background in a purchasing, logistics, or manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential.
- Experience using procurement software or ERP systems (e.g. Coupa, Epicor, SAP) is desirable but not essential.
- Basic negotiation skills and confidence dealing with international freight/vendors is desirable but not essential.
Details
- Location: Cambridge, on-site.
- Five days a week on-site (ie: this is not a hybrid role).
- Applicants must be fully eligible to work in the UK without restriction, time limit, or the need for current or future sponsorship.
To Apply
Please apply via LinkedIn with your CV and a short covering note, including your salary expectations and availability.
Purchasing Administrator in Cambridge employer: Quell
Quell is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work environment, perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the defence and security sector. Located near Cambridge, employees benefit from a supportive culture that prioritises professional growth, with opportunities for learning and development while being part of a high-performing team. The hands-on nature of the Senior Human Resources Manager role allows for direct influence on shaping HR processes and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within a rapidly scaling start-up.
