Purchase Order Processor (Supply Chain)

Job description

Location: Surrey

Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 + Benefits

Set-up: On-site (Monday – Friday)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a globally recognised, market-leading business operating within the speciality ingredients and distribution sector.

This company partners with some of the world’s most well-known brands and manufacturers, supplying innovative products and solutions across multiple industries. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a driven and customer-focused individual to join their commercial operations team.

The Role

You will play a key role in ensuring customers receive a seamless service from order placement through to delivery. Acting as a central point of contact, you will work closely with customers, suppliers, sales teams, and internal departments to keep operations running smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for placing supplier purchase order on ERP systems
• Placing purchase orders based on customer/supplier requirements, stock holding and product stock levels
• Dealing with queries relating to these orders such as price queries and delivery delays
• Maintaining stock levels in accordance with with stock policies
• Developing and maintaining good relationships with suppliers and colleagues
• Developing good communication skills via email and phone with internal and external suppliers/colleagues
• Working with third-party warehouses and hauliers to resolve any purchase order queries such as damages and delays.
• Resolving any purchase related complaints and recording these so that we can look for areas of improvement.

What They’re Looking For

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working with numbers, pricing, and product quantities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Positive, proactive attitude with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience within customer service, administration, sales support, or order processing would be advantageous

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Surrey

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English