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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
