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Administrator Purchasing

Change Recruitment Services Ltd
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Highbridge, Somerset TA9 4RD, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client in Highbridge is seeking a full-time Administrator to join their purchasing team on a permanent basis.
  • The role requires experience in administration and proficiency in MS Excel, along with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced factory environment.
  • Key responsibilities include assisting the Purchasing Manager, sending out project enquiries, and placing purchase orders for stock items.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and requires candidates to have good commercial awareness and strong communication skills.
  • Working hours are Monday to Thursday from 08:30 to 17:00 and Friday from 08:30 to 15:45, with 22 days of annual leave increasing to 25 days.

Our growing client based in Highbridge is currently looking for an Administrator to join their purchasing team on a full-time permanent basis. Reporting into the Purchasing Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring effective purchasing for a fast paced factory environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience working within administration, be good with numbers and working on MS Excel.

Some key responsibilities include:

  • To assist the Purchasing Manager with the administrative tasks associated with the purchasing of components & materials for the business.
  • Send out Project enquiries, obtain timely quotes and share with the bid team.
  • Placement of Purchase Orders for stock items from replenishment lists
  • Challenge any stock min/max levels assisting improved availability and no stock outs.
  • Sourcing alternative products at competitive rates.
  • To carry out tasks which contribute to the sourcing of the required products and materials in the most cost effective, timely and efficient way.
  • Coordinate with the Purchasing Manager in any & all areas of crossover between Procurement & Purchasing.
  • To carry out assorted/ad-hoc task as directed by the Purchasing Manager.

Key Skills

  • Good knowledge of MS Office applications including Excel, Power Point, Word, and Microsoft Office.
  • Good Commercial awareness with great attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication & people skills are essential to develop internal and external relationships.
  • Have an organised approach with effective time management.
  • Able to work well under pressure, prioritise work accordingly and have the ability to meet deadlines.

Working hours are Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 17:00, Friday 08:30 - 15:45 and a 45 minutes lunch break, and this role offers a competitive salary, 22 days (rising to 25 days) annual leave plus banks.

Change Recruitment Services Limited provides services as an Agency and an Employment Business, and is committed to equal opportunities for all candidates

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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.