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Purchasing Administrator

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol, City of Bristol

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Purchasing Administrator

Location: Bristol
Sector: Specialist Contractor – Industrial Construction
Salary: Circa £40,000 (6 Month FTC)

The Opportunity

A great opportunity for a Purchasing Administrator to join a specialist contractor on a 6-month fixed-term contract, supporting the business through a key period of internal change.

This role will play an important part in maintaining procurement processes and supply chain coordination while the wider team undergoes training and transition to new systems. It’s ideal for someone organised, detail-focused and comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for:

  * Supporting day-to-day procurement and purchasing activities.

  * Raising purchase orders and maintaining accurate records.

  * Liaising with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.

  * Supporting the commercial and operational teams with procurement needs.

  * Monitoring supplier performance and order status.

  * Assisting with pricing, supplier queries and order tracking.

  * Maintaining procurement systems and documentation.

  * Supporting the team during the transition to new IT systems.

About You

  * Experience in a purchasing, procurement or administrative role.

  * Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

  * Confident using Microsoft Office and internal systems.

  * Good communication skills with suppliers and internal teams.

  * Able to manage workload and prioritise effectively.

  * Proactive and adaptable in a changing environment.

Company Profile

You’ll be joining a well-established specialist contractor delivering projects across industrial sectors. The business offers a supportive environment and this role will play a key part in ensuring smooth operations during a period of internal change.

What’s in it for you?

  * 💰 Circa £40,000

  * 📅 6-month FTC

  * 📈 Exposure to procurement and commercial processes

  * 🏗 Fast-paced and varied role

  * 🤝 Supportive team environment

About Walker & Sloan

Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, work closely with contractors across the UK and handle all applications with complete confidentiality

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