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Purchasing Administrator

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 6 hours ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH663RL, England

Contract type

Part Time

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  • A Purchasing Administrator is needed for a temporary role lasting approximately 3 months with a focus on managing raw material purchases and ensuring timely delivery.
  • Candidates must have previous experience in a similar position and be available to start immediately.
  • Key responsibilities include placing orders, issuing purchase contracts, and coordinating with suppliers and shipping agents.
  • The role offers a competitive hourly rate based on experience, with flexible start times between 8-4:30 or 8:30-5.
  • This position may lead to an extension or permanent role depending on workload.

Your new companyI am seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Administrator to join my client's team on a temporary basis for approx. 3 months.

Your new roleThe successful candidate will be responsible for managing raw material purchases and ensuring timely delivery to support our production needs.Responsibilities will include:

  • Identify and procure raw materials based on production schedules and planning reports.
  • Place orders with approved suppliers.
  • Issue purchase contracts and maintain accurate records in stock system.
  • Coordinate with suppliers, shipping agents, and import agents to ensure smooth delivery processes.
  • Monitor deliveries and communicate any changes to the production team.
  • Ensure all necessary documentation is received and processed for incoming materials.
  • Process purchase requisitions for non-raw material items.
  • Compile import and export records for HM Revenue & Customs.
  • Support the administration team with sales contracts and general administrative tasks.

What you'll need to succeedTo be considered for this role, you will have previous experience in a similar role and be available to start immediately. You will work well within a team and be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of Excel whilst being confident in the manipulation of data and analysing of reports and spreadsheets when required.

What you'll get in returnThis is a temp role expected to last 3 months, with the potential for extension / permanent at the end of contract should workload allow. Flexible start time, ideally 8-4.30 or 8.30-5. Competitive hourly rate depending on experience.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.