Purchasing Administrator
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- England,South East,Hampshire,Southampton
- full-time
- £27,000 - £29,000 per annum
Job Description:
Purchasing Administrator
Southampton, S014
About Us
We are Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL), a leading organisation dedicated to global oil spill preparedness and response.
As the largest international industry-funded co-operative, we offer the opportunity to work at the forefront of environmental stewardship, collaborating with industry experts and global partners, and the chance to mitigate the impact of oil spills worldwide.
We are now looking for a Purchasing Administrator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36.3 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £27, 000 - £29,000 per annum
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- 10% employer contribution to a Group Personal Pension Plan
- Death in service benefit at four times your pensionable salary
- Private Medical Insurance for the employee
- Health Cash Plan for the employee
- Flexible benefits after a six-month probation period (equivalent to 5% of salary)
- EAP and talking therapies
- Global travel opportunities
- 3 CSR days charity days paid
- Flexible working opportunities
- Close-knit family feel culture
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to combine their skills in purchasing and administration with our innovative organisation.
You’ll benefit from flexible working opportunities that will help you manage life inside and outside work, all while contributing to essential global operations.
What’s more, you will discover a warm, friendly environment committed to your wellbeing, allowing you to flourish in your role, making this the perfect place to grow your career.
So, if you’re ready to bring your expertise to a role that makes a global impact, read on and apply today!
The Role
As our Purchasing Administrator, you’ll be at the heart of our procurement operations, ensuring supplier relationships run smoothly and that purchasing processes are efficient and effective.
Day to day, you’ll review and process purchase requisitions to ensure they meet compliance standards, raise purchase orders, and coordinate the delivery of goods and services. Your role is all about keeping operations flowing—on time, on budget, and to a high standard.
From monitoring supplier performance to managing office stock, setting up accounts, and supporting payment processes, you’ll be making sure every detail of procurement contributes to our bigger mission.
Additionally, you will:
- Set up and manage supplier accounts to suit various order types
- Track supplier performance, identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring top-notch delivery and quality
- Ensure accurate processing of supplier invoices to support timely payments
- Oversee office stock, ensuring it’s replenished and available when needed
About You
To be considered as a Purchasing Administrator, you will need:
- At least one year of purchasing experience
- At least one year of administration experience
- Experience with supplier relationship management
- Knowledge of procurement and purchasing principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (experience with MRP and/or ERP systems is advantageous)
- Strong numeracy, communication, and multitasking skills
- A CIPS diploma
Other organisations may call this role Procurement Administrator, Supply Chain Administrator, Purchasing Assistant, or Buyer.
Webrecruit and Oil Spill Response Limited are equal opportunities employers, value diversity, and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you want to make a difference as a Purchasing Administrator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Southampton, S014
About Us
We are Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL), a leading organisation dedicated to global oil spill preparedness and response.
As the largest international industry-funded co-operative, we offer the opportunity to work at the forefront of environmental stewardship, collaborating with industry experts and global partners, and the chance to mitigate the impact of oil spills worldwide.
We are now looking for a Purchasing Administrator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36.3 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £27, 000 - £29,000 per annum
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- 10% employer contribution to a Group Personal Pension Plan
- Death in service benefit at four times your pensionable salary
- Private Medical Insurance for the employee
- Health Cash Plan for the employee
- Flexible benefits after a six-month probation period (equivalent to 5% of salary)
- EAP and talking therapies
- Global travel opportunities
- 3 CSR days charity days paid
- Flexible working opportunities
- Close-knit family feel culture
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to combine their skills in purchasing and administration with our innovative organisation.
You’ll benefit from flexible working opportunities that will help you manage life inside and outside work, all while contributing to essential global operations.
What’s more, you will discover a warm, friendly environment committed to your wellbeing, allowing you to flourish in your role, making this the perfect place to grow your career.
So, if you’re ready to bring your expertise to a role that makes a global impact, read on and apply today!
The Role
As our Purchasing Administrator, you’ll be at the heart of our procurement operations, ensuring supplier relationships run smoothly and that purchasing processes are efficient and effective.
Day to day, you’ll review and process purchase requisitions to ensure they meet compliance standards, raise purchase orders, and coordinate the delivery of goods and services. Your role is all about keeping operations flowing—on time, on budget, and to a high standard.
From monitoring supplier performance to managing office stock, setting up accounts, and supporting payment processes, you’ll be making sure every detail of procurement contributes to our bigger mission.
Additionally, you will:
- Set up and manage supplier accounts to suit various order types
- Track supplier performance, identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring top-notch delivery and quality
- Ensure accurate processing of supplier invoices to support timely payments
- Oversee office stock, ensuring it’s replenished and available when needed
About You
To be considered as a Purchasing Administrator, you will need:
- At least one year of purchasing experience
- At least one year of administration experience
- Experience with supplier relationship management
- Knowledge of procurement and purchasing principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (experience with MRP and/or ERP systems is advantageous)
- Strong numeracy, communication, and multitasking skills
- A CIPS diploma
Other organisations may call this role Procurement Administrator, Supply Chain Administrator, Purchasing Assistant, or Buyer.
Webrecruit and Oil Spill Response Limited are equal opportunities employers, value diversity, and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you want to make a difference as a Purchasing Administrator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Job number 1776225