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JRRL are looking for a Purchasing Administrator to join a well-established business in the Biggin Hill area. The Purchasing Administrator will assist the Purchasing Manager with all purchasing and supply chain activities, ensuring best quality of materials are sourced at competitive pricing and maintaining relationships with suppliers.
Hours: 9am to 5:30pm, on-site parking
Duties for the Purchasing Administrator:
- Receiving purchase requisitions from all departments from Manufacturing and Production through to R&D and Accounts.
- Raising Purchase Orders using ERP system (Sage 200) as well as receiving and monitoring outstanding purchase orders as well as checking delivery.
- Monitoring Sage 200 MRP requirements and processing orders based on outputs.
- Assisting with supplier meetings including price and delivery negotiations where necessary.
- Ensuring accurate filing of invoices and purchase data to ensure accurate management reports and in line with company QMS systems.
- Helping to always maintain a tidy and effective purchasing department.
Person Specification for the Purchasing Administrator:
- Excellent communication skills and a clear telephone manner
- Possess a “can do attitude”
- Keen eye for detail with very good organisational skills
- Good IT knowledge with working knowledge of MS office (Word, Excel and MS Outlook)
- Team player but also proactive and able to work on own initiative,
- Previous experience of using ERP systems Sage 200 or similar is helpful
- 2 years of prior related experience would be advantageous
Benefits: 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, Life Insurance and Private Medical after 1 year of service, Group Pension, access to Benefits Platform
The Purchasing Administrator is a full time, permanent position. The salary range reflects the candidate's level of experience. The lower end of the band is suited for individuals who may require additional training to meet the role's requirements, while the higher end is for candidates who possess the exact skills and experience outlined above.
