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Title: Purchasing Administrator (temp to perm)
Location: Tiptree
Salary: £13.00 p/h (£27,000 p/a)
Days/ Hour of work: Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 16:30
Benefits
- Pension Scheme
- Onsite Parking
- Great inhouse training
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Annual reviews
The company
My client, a manufacturer based in Tiptree, are looking for a proactive and detail orientated Purchasing Administrator to join their busy office team. You will be given full training and supported throughout your time within the business. The opportunity will allow you to work with a friendly supportive team, experiencing various aspects of an office environment. This position is initially temporary with a view to be made permanent.
Duties
- Generate purchase orders for inventory as directed by the Supply Chain Manager.
- Track stock levels and reorder to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Handle supplier acknowledgements and update relevant systems with estimated arrival times.
- Update material details such as pricing and customer information.
- Coordinate with departments regarding the estimated arrival times of stock materials.
- Monitor outstanding orders and ensure records align with key supplier records.
- Ensure that damaged and quarantined stock is either credited or replaced by suppliers.
- Regularly update stock code prices.
- Address any purchase invoice queries from the Accounts Department.
- Investigate missing dispatch notes related to invoices from the Accounts Department.
- Resolve supplier material issues and ensure the company's account is credited when necessary.
- Conduct product comparisons as requested or required.
- Maintain existing supplier relationships.
- Prioritise workload to ensure relevant orders are processed to meet customer delivery expectations.
- Support the returns function by ensuring all returns are processed and stock control is maintained.
- Support departmental KPIs and enter accurate data accordingly.
- Provide regular updates on purchasing activities to the Technical Manager, Production Manager, and Sales Team Manager.
- Link product specifications with FSC and PEFC requirements for audit purposes.
- Review stock trends regularly and report findings to the Supply Chain Manager.
- Research and source new materials with a focus on cost-effectiveness and added value.
- Maintain and develop supplier relationships through regular visits.
The ideal candidate
- You'll have great customer service skills
- You'll be organised
- You'll have good excel skills
- You'll be confident speaking to customers
- You'll have a willingness to learn
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