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Purchasing Administrator

The Recruitment Fix
Posted 15 days ago
Location

Oldham, Lancashire OL9 9SH, England

Salary

£20,000 - £25,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

  • Global Specialist Manufacturer
  • Days Monday to Friday
  • Comp Salary & Exc benefits

Our client is a global manufacturing company and a market leader that supplies specialist products to environmental, aerospace and marine markets. On their behalf we are recruiting for a Purchasing Administrator to join their busy team.

As a Natural Born Planner you will be able to demonstrate your ability to organise, plan and juggle resources so you can always meet the needs of their Customers. The ideal candidate will have some office experience, preferably from a sales order /purchasing order background.

Key responsibilities of the role include;

  • To process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner, adhering to Company policies and procedures.
  • To maintain effective communication with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and resolve any issues or discrepancies.
  • To assist in sourcing new suppliers and obtaining competitive quotations for goods and services.
  • To monitor inventory levels and collaborate with suppliers to optimize stock levels while minimizing stockouts.
  • To consolidate shipments to keep freight costs to a minimum and support departmental efficiencies.
  • To maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and inventory using Company systems or software.
  • To coordinate with internal stakeholders, such as Production and Finance departments, to facilitate procurement activities and address any related concerns.
  • To assist in analysing purchasing data and trends to identify opportunities for cost savings or process improvements.

To be considered for this position the successful candidate will have the following skills & experience;

  • Strong organization skills with accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Good multitasking skills and ability to problem solve.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commercial awareness
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

This is an office based role and hours of work are full time Monday to Friday.

In return for the above you will be joining a highly successful and continually growing company

For more information please send your CV, in confidence, to Chris Chambury at The Recruitment Fix.


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