Sourcing Admin Assistant
FTC 3-6 Months
Somerset/Hybrid
We’re looking for a Temporary Sourcing Admin Assistant to join a busy sourcing team on a fixed-term contract, supporting day-to-day operations while the team continues to recruit for several permanent vacancies.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administration skills, excellent attention to detail, and confidence working with data, Excel, and business systems. You’ll play a key role in ensuring sourcing, purchasing, stock, and supplier processes run smoothly across raw materials, finished goods, packaging, and costing activities.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting purchasing and sourcing administration across multiple product areas
- Raising GRNs and purchase orders
- Updating supplier due dates and maintaining system data
- Monitoring stock levels and supporting inventory management activities
- Maintaining freight trackers and supplier records
- Updating costs and supporting costing administration
- Producing reports and analysing exchange rate and commodity price data
- Working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure information is accurate and up to date
What we’re looking for
- Previous experience in an administrative, sourcing, purchasing, supply chain, or operations support role
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data
- Experience using ERP, MRP, or other business systems
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
