Purchasing Administrator

Your new companyHays are working with a bust fast-paced manufacturing business based in Telford who are looking for a Purchasing Administrator on a permanent basis. As a Purchasing Administrator, your role will involve processing material requirements from SAP ensuring timely procurement of materials with accurate pricing and lead times. This role is key to maintaining production schedules and managing supplier relationships within budgetary constraints. Your new roleAs a Purchasing Administrator, your role will involve:

• Working within the materials and purchasing department ensuring on-time delivery and availability of materials within budgetary limitations.
• Expediting purchase orders, supplier management of activity and negotiations.
• Maintaining physical stock levels to ensure materials.
• Manufacturing schedule and minimum stock levels.
• Management and implementation of call-off.
• Orders and Pricing Agreements.
• Communication with intercompany departments daily to maintain deadlines.

What you'll need to succeed

• SAP Operating system knowledge (preferred but not essential)
• Production focused with a positive and energetic disposition.
• Commercial awareness to achieve purchasing objectives.
• Disciplined and accurate approach to materials movement
• Proven ability to meet scheduled deadlines.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Positive and energetic disposition.
• Flexible and committed approach, with a desire to meet company objectives.
• Keen to accept responsibility and accountability.

What you'll get in returnWhat 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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