Purchasing Administration Assistant in Bridgwater

Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry on the planet. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead.

We are looking for support within the Purchasing Team to help maintain departmental documentation, update logs for imported goods, prepare Excel reports on supplier spend and performance, manage purchase orders for stationery, workwear and consumables, and assist with cost analysis and other ad hoc tasks. This is a part-time role working a flexi-system.

The ideal candidate will be organised, accurate and confident working with data and documentation. They will have strong attention to detail, good communication skills and the ability to manage several tasks at once. They should be comfortable using Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. They should be able to follow processes carefully, and willing to support the Purchasing team with a positive, proactive attitude. They should be someone who enjoys working collaboratively and taking ownership of their work.

If you are organised, detail‑focused and eager to support a busy team, we’d love to hear from you.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Maintaining department’s documentations and records including supplier certification and insurance records.
• Maintaining log of imported goods.
• Populate (Excel) reports to monitor supplier spend and performance.
• Manage POs for stationery, workwear and consumables.
• Support the purchasing team in cost analysis and other projects as required.

Education & Experience

• GCSE Maths and English grade 4 or above, or equivalent Administration experience.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of basic financial documentation (PO, quotation, invoice).

Competences

• A good team player.
• Diligent and responsible.
• Resourceful and self-driven with a strong sense of commitment and urgency to meet set goals, objectives and deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure and get desired results.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Analytically and numerically astute.
• Ability to multitask whilst meeting deadlines.
• Determined and resourceful.
• Proactive attitude.
• Self-motivate and able to work on own initiative.

Travel Requirements

• Based on site at Bridgwater.
• Maybe required to visit other sites within the UK.
• Must have proof of right to work in the UK.
• This role is part-time on site, but we do offer flexible working too.

At Trelleborg our people are #shapingindustryfromtheinside. Trelleborg is an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Application Process

Closing date for applications is 13th February 2026. “Don’t delay! We’re hiring as quickly as possible.”