Purchasing & Stock Administrator

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organised and detail\-focused Purchasing \& Stock Administrator to support our purchasing, stock control, and supplier management operations.

The role will involve purchasing kitchen appliances and managing supplier orders for major manufacturers including Electrolux, Whirlpool Group, BSH, and other leading brands.

You will play a key role in ensuring purchase orders are raised accurately, deliveries are prioritised and booked into the system correctly, and stock records remain accurate to support our housebuilder customer base.

This is a varied role requiring strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, warehouse teams, and internal sales departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently


• Liaise with manufacturers and suppliers regarding orders, lead times, stock availability, shortages, and delivery schedules


• Support the purchasing function for kitchen appliance stock and customer requirements


• Ensure incoming deliveries are prioritised appropriately in line with business requirements


• Accurately book incoming stock deliveries into the system


• Verify deliveries against purchase orders, ensuring quantities, product codes, and pricing are correct


• Ensure stock is booked into the system at the correct purchase price


• Work closely with the sales team regarding stock availability and customer delivery requirements


• Assist with stocktakes and ongoing stock accuracy processes


• Investigate and help resolve stock discrepancies, delivery issues, or pricing variances


• Maintain accurate purchasing and stock records across internal systems


• Support the wider operations and purchasing teams with administrative tasks where required

Essential

• Strong organisational and administrative skills


• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy


• Good communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure


• Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel


• Proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team

• Previous experience within purchasing, stock control, procurement, or supply chain administration


• Experience working with stock management or ERP systems


• Experience within distribution, electrical appliances, kitchens, or construction supply sectors

• Reliable and dependable


• Methodical and process\-driven


• Positive and willing to learn


• Commercially aware with a problem\-solving mindset


• Able to work in a fast\-paced operational environment

Work Location: In person

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