Temporary Purchasing Administrator

Purchasing Administrator (Temporary)Location: Great Dunmow (Office Based)Salary: £13.50 - £14.35 per hour (depending on experience)Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pmContract: Temporary (Immediate Start until the end of the year)Purchasing Administrator - Immediate Start Mosaic Recruitment is delighted to be working with a friendly and well-established local business based in Great Dunmow, who are looking to recruit a Temporary Purchasing Administrator to join their team immediately. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive administrator with excellent attention to detail to support a busy purchasing department during a peak period. The role is expected to run until the end of the year and is fully office-based. You'll be joining a small, supportive team where your contribution will be valued from day one.The Role As Purchasing Administrator, you will provide day-to-day administrative support to the purchasing function, helping to ensure orders are processed accurately and supplier information is maintained. This is a varied role that requires excellent organisational skills, strong communication and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy office environment.Key Responsibilities\n

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• Raise and process purchase orders accurately.
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• Liaise with suppliers regarding orders, deliveries and lead times.
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• Update and maintain purchasing records and internal databases.
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• Monitor outstanding purchase orders and follow up with suppliers where required.
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• Assist with supplier queries and resolve any discrepancies.
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• Maintain accurate documentation and filing systems.
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• Support the wider office and purchasing team with general administration.
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• Ensure information is entered accurately onto internal systems.
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• Communicate effectively with internal departments to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
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About You We're looking for someone who is organised, reliable and enjoys working as part of a close-knit team. Ideally, you'll have:\n

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• Previous administration experience, ideally within a purchasing, procurement or office environment.
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• Excellent attention to detail.
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• Strong organisational and time management skills.
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• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
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• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
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• The ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
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• A proactive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed.
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What's on Offer?\n

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• Immediate start.
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• Temporary assignment until the end of the year.
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• £13.50 - £14.35 per hour, depending on experience.
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• Monday to Friday working hours - no weekends.
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• Friendly and supportive working environment.
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• Free on-site parking.
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• Office-based role in Great Dunmow.
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If you're available immediately (or at very short notice) and are looking for a varied administration role within a welcoming team, we'd love to hear from you.