Overview
Calling all Purchasing professionals!
An excellent opportunity for a Purchasing / Procurement Administrator to join a global manufacturer based in Southam. Reporting into the Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for providing accurate and efficient administration support for purchasing, production and stores departments.
Benefits
* Salary up to £27,000
* Hours of work - 8:30 - 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 8:30 - 16:00 Friday - 36.5 hours
* Private Medical Insurance after successful completion of a 6-month probationary period
* Annual Bonus - Company performance based.
* 31 Days Holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
* Company sick pay scheme
* Auto-enrolment Pension
Duties and Responsibilities
* Working closely with the Purchasing Manager to ensure that all the below are achieved and maintained so that customer delivery requirements are met and on time.
* Raise purchase orders for both stock and non-stock items.
* Liaise with suppliers to negotiate the best prices, dependent on delivery required, ensuring the suppliers are quoting like for like products.
* Maintain accurate purchase price and supplier details on the system.
* Review purchase order acknowledgements from suppliers and raise and resolve any discrepancies.
* Resolve stock queries with suppliers and our stores department i.e. Negative stock levels, Incorrect locations, stock levels etc.
* Maintain the Purchase order spreadsheet for current suppliers to ensure all goods arrive to schedule.
* Create supplier accounts on the Sage system, making sure all relevant detail is added.
* Create part numbers and amend the part descriptions on Sage.
* Ensure stock items are updated with the correct buying price.
* Produce and action stock adjustments.
* Update bill of materials (BOMs) from update from production.
* Process internal works instructions, including swap abouts.
* Raise returns to suppliers.
* Chase purchase returns and maintain purchase returns spread sheet, keeping the Senior Buyer aware of any issues that arise.
* Liaise with production and sales regarding reasons for return, advising the supplier when required and keep the relevant departments updated regarding delivery dates for repaired items.
* Answer the phone calls efficiently, redirecting calls, assisting callers or taking messages.
* Provide cover for other members of office staff during absence, holidays and when requested.
Skills & Experience Required
* Previous experience in a similar role
* Excellent customer service, providing a friendly and courteous front of house image.
* Excellent communication and people skills
* Effective interpretation of instructions
* Proficient typing and data processing
* Computer literacy, capable of using Sage Accounts, Internet, email and the Microsoft Office suite
* Adaptable, flexible and capable of managing changing priorities and tasks.
* Conscientious and diligent with a keen eye for detail
* Self-motivated and capable of using initiative.
* High importance to attention to detail is a key point.
Please apply today
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