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Location: Ringwood
Salary: Up to £27k Depending on experience
Hours: 08:30-17:30, Mon-Fri, 40 hours per week, Office based
Benefits for the Purchasing Administrator:
- Free parking
- 20 days holiday rising to 25 days with length of service plus Bank Holidays
- Training provided
- Company Pension Plan
- Access to company share saving scheme
- Life insurance - 1 year’s salary for death in service
Aspire Jobs are delighted to be working with a well-established and market leader in their field, who are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join their team as a Purchasing Administrator. This is a key Purchasing role where you will support the Purchasing team in various tasks related to procurement and supplier management. Offers an excellent opportunity for career growth and development within a thriving organization.
Responsibilities of the Purchasing Administrator:
- Place all purchase orders in line with delivery schedules.
- Place ad hoc orders for direct deliveries and special orders.
- Maintain Purchase Order due dates and chase back orders.
- Deal with invoice queries.
- Monitor out of stocks and provide solutions where possible.
- Review stock levels periodically to ensure continuous supply, whilst effectively managing warehouse space.
- Consult with buyers to monitor supplier performance.
- Consult with the Sales team to capture new customer requirements.
- Consult with the Goods In team to notify suppliers of any delivery discrepancies and provide resolutions.
- Assist with the annual stock take.
- Provide forecasts to suppliers/buyers.
Requirements of the Purchasing Administrator:
- Possess strong purchasing, sales administration, or office administration experience.
- Be proficient with MS Office applications.
- Confident communicator with the ability to speak to customers and internal colleagues.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Ability to multitask.
- Be able to meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
