Asst Buyer

Procurement Administrator

12 Month FTC (MAT cover)

£23,000 - £28,000 DOE

Mid Kent

Fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Administrator / Assistant Buyer to join a large procurement team within a forward-thinking organisation based in Rochester.

This role would suit an experienced administrator with a passion for procurement, somebody who is a self-starter and can think on their feet. In this role you will be working alongside a team of buyers, supporting other members of the Procurement team. Dealing with requisitions and demands, purchase orders, suppliers, as well as any other administrative tasks in accordance with the business’s needs.

Duties for this role include:

• Raising and managing purchase orders in line with procurement processes
• Dealing with suppliers and communicating updates effectively
• Maintaining supplier relationships
• Effective maintenance of supplier books, ensuring all data is input correctly
• Supporting other members of the procurement team as required
• Processing supplier returns in a timely manner

 The successful candidate will have/be:

• An experienced administrator, who can work independently and cohesively in an office environment
• Detail orientated with strong customer service skills
• Proficiency and confidence in using Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• An effective communicator, able to manage stakeholder relationships
• Experience in procurement or similar commercial environment is desirable

On offer for the successful procurement administrator is a salary of up to £28,000 dependent on experience, plus benefits including the opportunity of hybrid working.

If you feel that this is the right role for you then please get in touch now for further details or APPLY NOW!

This role is being handled by Nicole Howe, Temporaries Recruitment Consultant, Business Support for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

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