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Purchasing Administrator/Junior Buyer

Purchasing Administrator/Junior Buyer

Russell Taylor

Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 11 days

Manchester, Greater Manchester M178BL, England

£27,000 per annum

Full Time

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The position of Purchasing Administrator/Junior Buyer is available in Trafford Park with a salary of £27,000 per annum.
The role requires previous experience in procurement, purchasing, logistics, or supply chain.
Candidates should have a relevant purchasing qualification or be enrolled in a CIPS course, along with proficiency in Office 365 and experience with an ERP system.
Key responsibilities include assisting in sourcing and ordering supplies, managing purchase orders, and collaborating with various departments to ensure efficient operations.
Benefits include quarterly profit-sharing incentives, hybrid working opportunities after training, 25 days of holiday plus 8 bank holidays, and training and development opportunities.

Job Title: Purchasing Administrator/Junior Buyer Location: Trafford Park Salary: £27,000 per annumType: PermanentWe are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Purchasing Administrator / Junior Buyer to join our client in Trafford Park.In this role, you will support the purchasing process by assisting with the sourcing, ordering, and management of supplies, services, and materials needed for company operations. You will work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods, ensuring inventory is maintained and production needs are met efficiently.The Role:

Assist in driving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness across the company
Monitor stock levels and liaise with senior buyer
Ensuring timely delivery/receipt of goods and services
Collaborating with all departments to ensure smooth purchasing operations
Auditing/data entry on ERP system
Responsible for processing and managing purchase orders
Managing existing suppliers/relationships
Assisting in negotiation
Understanding and supporting tasks linked to forecast and inventory

The candidate:

GCSE Maths and English
Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, logistics or supply chain
Relevant purchasing qualification/CIPS Course
Proficient in Office 365
Previous experience in working with an ERP system

Benefits:

Quarterly profit-sharing incentives
Opportunity for hybrid working once completed full training
25 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays
Training and development opportunities
Social events

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