The sourcing of materials, raising of purchase orders, communication with our suppliers and coordinating the associated inward bound logistics for purchased materials with both transport companies and other internal departments.
Senior Purchasing Administrator
Salary: £27,000 to £28,000
Permanent, Full-Time (35 hours) | Corsham, Wiltshire
About us
Glentham Life Sciences has been a leading manufacturer and supplier of fine chemicals and laboratory reagents to companies and institutions across the globe for over a decade. The cost effective and efficient sourcing of the raw materials required to facilitate the requirements of our customers is crucial to our business model.
As well as joining a friendly and dynamic team, staff at Glentham benefit from:
1. Company pension scheme
2. Health cashback scheme & EAP (Employee Assistance Program) subject to successful completion of probationary period.
3. Employee annual bonus scheme
4. A generous holiday allowance - 24 days annual leave, increasing from 12 months' service
5. Break room with refreshments
6. On-site parking
7. Outdoor break areas
Job description
Based at our facility in Corsham, Wiltshire and reporting to the company directors, the Senior Purchasing Administrator's main responsibilities are as follows:
1. Works together with the operations/purchasing line manager and other stakeholders to continuously develop and improve our purchasing model.
2. Raise, review and process purchase orders.
3. Maintain effective records of goods sourced and purchased using the company ERP.
4. Ability to negotiate prices with suppliers.
5. Collaborate with senior management in the initial selection process of prospective suppliers.
6. Evaluates existing suppliers based on quality, timeliness and cost.
7. Builds and maintains relationships with suppliers.
8. Co-ordinating the associated inward bound logistics for purchased materials with both transport companies and other internal departments.
9. Schedules deliveries with follow-ups to suppliers where required e.g. late deliveries.
10. Researches and evaluates suppliers to compare pricing and services as an ongoing concern.
11. Stays up to date with UK government import rules in relation to commodity codes and associated customs duty charges.
12. Continued awareness of any changes to legislation which could impact the business.
13. Support of and delegation of tasks to other team members e.g. other purchasing staff / junior staff.
Requirements and qualifications
1. Formal qualification in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration is preferred but not essential.
2. Employed for at least 1 - 2 years in a purchasing / procurement role with experience in relation to international supply chain and the evaluation of potential new vendors.
3. Experience of using ERP or similar frameworks.
4. Ability to prioritise tasks.
5. Attention to detail.
6. Both excellent verbal and written communication.
7. A commitment to continuous learning and development.
How to apply
To apply, please send your current CV and a cover letter to the following address:
Glentham Life Sciences
Unit 5 Leafield Way
Corsham
Wiltshire
SN13 9SW
Or e-mail careers@glentham.com for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr