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Purchasing Administrator

Options Resourcing Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Southam, Warwickshire CV47, England

Salary

£25,000 - £26,500 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A global manufacturer in Southam is seeking a Purchasing / Procurement Administrator to provide administrative support for purchasing, production, and stores departments.
  • The role offers a salary of up to £26,500 and requires previous experience in a similar position.
  • Working hours are 36.5 hours per week, with Monday to Thursday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
  • Benefits include private medical insurance after a 6-month probation, an annual performance-based bonus, and 31 days of holiday.
  • Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Sage Accounts and Microsoft Office.

Calling all Purchasing Professionals!

An excellent opportunity for a Purchasing / Procurement Administrator to join a global manufacturer based in Southam. Reporting into the Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for providing accurate and efficient administration support for purchasing, production and stores departments.

Benefits:

  • Salary up to 26,500
  • Location: Southam
  • Hours of work - 8:30 - 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 8:30 16:00 Friday - 36.5 hours
  • Private Medical Insurance after successful completion of a 6-month probationary period
  • Annual Bonus Company performance based.
  • 31 Days Holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • Auto-enrolment Pension

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Working closely with the Senior Buyer to ensure that all the below are achieved and maintained so that customer delivery requirements are met and on time.
  • Raise purchase orders for both stock and non-stock items.
  • Liaise with suppliers to negotiate the best prices, dependent on delivery required, ensuring the suppliers are quoting like for like products.
  • Maintain accurate purchase price and supplier details on the system.
  • Review purchase order acknowledgements from suppliers and raise and resolve any discrepancies.
  • Resolve stock queries with suppliers and our stores department i.e. Negative stock levels, Incorrect locations, stock levels etc.
  • Maintain the Purchase order spreadsheet for current suppliers to ensure all goods arrive to schedule.
  • Create supplier accounts on the Sage system, making sure all relevant detail is added.
  • Create part numbers and amend the part descriptions on Sage.
  • Ensure stock items are updated with the correct buying price.
  • Produce and action stock adjustments.
  • Update bill of materials (BOMs) from update from production.
  • Process internal works instructions, including swap abouts.
  • Raise returns to suppliers.
  • Chase purchase returns and maintain purchase returns spread sheet, keeping the Senior Buyer aware of any issues that arise.
  • Liaise with production and sales regarding reasons for return, advising the supplier when required and keep the relevant departments updated regarding delivery dates for repaired items.
  • Answer the phone calls efficiently, redirecting calls, assisting callers or taking messages.
  • Provide cover for other members of office staff during absence, holidays and when requested.

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Excellent customer service, providing a friendly and courteous front of house image.
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Effective interpretation of instructions
  • Proficient typing and data processing
  • Computer literacy, capable of using Sage Accounts, Internet, email and the Microsoft Office suite
  • Adaptable, flexible and capable of managing changing priorities and tasks.
  • Conscientious and diligent with a keen eye for detail
  • Self-motivated and capable of using initiative.
  • High importance to attention to detail is a key point.

If this sounds like you, please apply today!

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