Purchasing Administrator
About the Role
Are you looking to kickstart your career in supply chain and purchasing? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic industrial business unit as a Supply Chain Executive. You'll play a key role in ensuring that products and raw materials are always available - supporting both production and sales operations.
You'll work closely with approved suppliers, maintaining strong relationships, negotiating competitive prices, and identifying new supply opportunities to meet the needs of the business.
Key Responsibilities
. Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently
. Communicate and follow up with suppliers, maintaining clear records of all order-related documentation
. Request and compare quotations from approved suppliers
. Set up and maintain supplier accounts in coordination with finance
. Maintain and update product pricing information
. Chase suppliers for delivery updates and estimated arrival times
. Liaise with suppliers, warehouse teams, and freight forwarders to arrange deliveries, including overseas shipments
. Organise and manage shipping documents for customs and delivery purposes
. Work effectively within the company's ERP system
. Support process improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for greater efficiency
. Collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues constructively and maintain positive working relationships
. Participate in projects and other ad-hoc administrative tasks as required
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About You
You'll be an enthusiastic and motivated individual, eager to develop your career in supply chain and purchasing. You'll have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Skills & Competencies:
. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
. Strong attention to detail and accuracy
. Commercially aware with creative problem-solving ability
. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
. Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines under pressure
. Team player with a proactive and adaptable attitude
. Quick learner, capable of working independently after training
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