Purchasing Assistant

  • Matchtech
  • Basingstoke, Hampshire
  • Mar 23, 2026
Full time Retail

Job Description

FMCG business require a Purchasing Administrator. Applicants need MS Excel knowledge, and ideally have an understanding of; purchasing, supply chain, logistics, stock control or experience in a B2B environment.

The Purchasing Administrator will be responsible for monitoring inventory/stock levels and coordinating the movement of inventory/stock between supplier and customer locations.

The Purchasing Administrator will work within a team of Buyers and Logistics Planners.

Specific duties of the Purchasing Administrator include:

  • Updating stock levels and product codes in MS Excel and business system
  • Relationship building with suppliers and customers
  • Management of purchase order process and expediting
  • Processing of customer orders and arranging delivery

Purchasing Administrator applicants should meet the following criteria:

  • Experience using MS Excel
  • Commercial acumen
  • Understanding of procurement, supply chain, logistics or experience in a B2B environment
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills
  • Comfortable working on a hybrid basis - 2 days in the office