Purchasing Administrator

Purchasing Administrator - German Speaker

A prestige automotive manufacturer, has an immediate need for a Purchasing Administrator, with German language skills.

This is a great opportunity for a competent German speaker, to develop procurement skills, in a professional environment.

Good administration and communication skills are key, with the ability learn and develop, progress chasing and purchasing skills.

The Job holder will ensure a fully compliant processing of all low value orders.

Additional responsibilities will include general administrative support for regional activities, including Catalogue Management and New Supplier Setup.

Particular focus will be on supporting German-language speaking stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster excellent collaboration with the regional purchasing network
• New Supplier setup
• Ensure that suppliers nominated are of the highest innovation, quality and flexibility standards, with the best value for money and comply with company procedures, policies and guidelines
• Analyse quotations and tenders, ensuring accuracy vs business
• Escalate any unresolved issues to the Purchasing Management
• Responsible for authorisation and issuing purchase orders
• Ensure all departmental templates and documentation are and up to date and referenced
• Run credit report for all new suppliers
• Take responsibility for all day-to-day administration including developing and maintaining Purchasing Department's filing and archiving systems.

Qualifications/Experience

• English and German language skills required
• Educated to GCSE/A-Level equivalent
• Good interpersonal skills at all levels of management
• Effective organisational and time management skills
• Proactive with offering support and ability to react quickly
• Able to use own initiative and work autonomously
• Other language skills beneficial (Italian, Spanish or French)

Interested, please contact Graeme at Vibe Recruit on (phone number removed) or apply online immediately!

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