Purchasing Administrator

  • Reference icon Reference Number: 431744
  • PublishDate iconJob Published: 27/01/2026
  • JobType iconForm of employment: Permanent
  • salaryRate iconSalary: £30000 - £32000 Per annum
  • type iconJob Type: Full Time

Brook Street are proud to be working with an Agricultural business based in York who are seeking an organised and proactive Purchasing Administrator to join their team on a full time Permanent basis.

Reporting to the Head of Nutrition/Buying, you will play a key role in supporting and coordinating all purchasing activities on site, ensuring materials, packaging, and stock are managed efficiently to keep operations running smoothly.

What's on Offer

  • Full time Perm Role
  • Salary on offer: Between £30,000- £32,000 DOE!
  • Location: Dishforth
  • Start time: 8:30am- 5:00pm (some flexibility on hours)
  • 40-hour working week
  • 33 days Annual Leave (including public holidays), increasing with service
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme
  • Life assurance (3x annual salary)
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Corporate Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme
  • Refer-a-friend scheme


The Role
This is a varied and fast-paced position where you'll be at the heart of purchasing and stock control, working closely with suppliers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Purchasing and ordering packaging, raw materials, and consumable stock
  • Managing supplier invoice queries
  • Processing purchase orders, order acknowledgements, and delivery notes
  • Preparing and managing export documentation
  • Arranging handling and delivery of raw materials
  • Producing regular reports
  • Supporting stock control, including stock takes and reconciliations
  • Negotiating prices, terms, and conditions with suppliers
  • Maintaining the approved supplier list
  • Booking raw materials, packaging, and finished goods in and out
  • Providing additional support to the Head of Nutrition/Buying as required


Our client is looking for someone who is detail-focused, confident working independently, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

  • Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar purchasing/administration role
  • Strong IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload and perform well under pressure
  • Self-motivated with the initiative to work independently and as part of a team
  • A proactive mindset with the ability to drive improvements
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused approach to internal stakeholders
  • Full driving licence and access to a car


If you're looking for a role where you can grow, learn, and be part of a supportive team - we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today or contact Arsalan Mohammed, send across your CV to: alternatively call 01132 438871 Mobile: 07484071022