Purchasing Administrator Location : Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JR Salary : Competitive, DOE Benefits! Benefits : Pension Scheme, 23 days holiday (plus statutory) per annum, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme Profit Related Pay, Auto enrol Pension Scheme Contract : Full time, Permanent Hours : 37.5 Monday to Friday We are Autochair and we are recruiting! We are the UK-based leader in manufacturing vehicle adaptions for people with mobility challenges. With a strong focus on innovation and quality, we produce disability lift hoists and related components, empowering individuals with independence and freedom! We are proud of our fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment, where customer satisfaction and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. We are now recruiting for a Purchasing Administrator to join our Purchasing team. As our Purchasing Administrator you will be specifically responsible for: Running, reviewing and actioning MRP recommendations through purchasing. Negotiating prices and terms with vendors including MOQs, quantity based pricing agreements and lead times. Develop strong vendor relationships Process ad-hoc purchase requests Managing vendor performance including chasing overdue PO's. Reporting on overdue PO's and supplier OTIF Work with the operational team to ensure order qtys balance with storage strategies Managing item parameters and BOMs to maximise efficiency whilst maintaining integrity and excellence. Own all documentation relating to Purchasing activities. Develop, document, and maintain a thorough set of Process Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions encompassing activities conducted within sphere of responsibility. Working with NPD to understand purchasing requirements for new products and work with them to look for purchasing opportunities and vendors. Ensure standards as defined within our ISO 9001 system are being maintained Carry out any other reasonable request corresponding to the nature of the role. In order to be successful in this role you must have: A detailed understanding of manufacturing and production processes Strong ownership and influencing skills - required to work across a wide stakeholder group Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in supply chain management software and tools. Demonstrable capability in handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Confident/Organised/Problem solving approach/Decisive/Able to prioritise If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on APPLY today! No agencies please.