Purchasing Administrator (Part-Time, Office-Based)

?? Location: Laindon

?? Hours: 30 hours per week (6 hours/day, Monday to Friday)

An established and forward-thinking company is seeking a Purchasing Administrator to join its Finance team. This is a part-time, office-based role ideal for someone with strong administrative skills and a keen eye for detail, looking to contribute to a dynamic and collaborative environment.

About the Role

As a Purchasing Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting the purchasing process and maintaining vendor master data. You’ll ensure purchase requests are processed efficiently, vendors are onboarded correctly, and purchasing-related finance tasks are completed accurately and on time. You’ll also assist with purchase ledger duties and month-end processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and reconcile purchase orders (third-party and intercompany)
• Administer supplier onboarding and maintain compliance documentation
• Support monthly supplier KPI updates and evaluations
• Conduct credit checks and vendor classifications
• Assist with month-end accruals and reporting
• Process purchase invoices and credit notes
• Manage payment runs and maintain prepayment schedules
• Support credit card processing and ad hoc finance tasks

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping (via study or experience)
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment

Desirable:

• Working towards or holding an accounting technician qualification
• Experience with SAP finance systems

What’s on Offer

• EV Lease Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Flexi-time (role dependent)
• Private Medical Insurance & Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 25 days holiday (pro rata, increasing with service)
• Special occasion leave (post-probation)
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance & Income Protection
• One paid professional membership annually

To be considered, please apply today!