Business Graduate – Purchasing & Order Administrator

About the role

Join a fast‑moving procurement team as a Purchasing & Order Administrator. This graduate position supports the Supply Chain Supervisor, Brand Managers and Sales teams, ensuring purchase orders are accurate and delivered on time.

Key responsibilities

• Receive and communicate tracking numbers from suppliers.
• Assist senior account managers and the New Business team with purchase order placement.
• Progress purchase orders efficiently and maintain up‑to‑date records in the CRM system.
• Update and close completed orders in the portal.
• Resolve delivery issues on the same day.
• Create part numbers and perform system‑cleansing tasks such as formatting part codes.
• Liaise with suppliers to improve stock intake and returns.

Required profile

• A Business or Supply‑Chain degree (or equivalent).
• Previous order‑processing experience.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration across sales, procurement and warehouse teams.
• Commitment to 100 % accuracy in purchase order placement.

Required skills

• CRM system usage
• Portal management
• Part‑number creation

What we offer

• £26,000 base salary plus profit‑related and Christmas bonuses (worth up to £5k).
• Modern office environment in Canterbury with social events and team trips.
• Opportunities for career growth within a dynamic organisation.