Purchasing Administrator
Job Description
- Sage (or similar MRP) experience
- Complete Purchase Requisitions issued by supported Product Groups via the company’s ZOE System.
- Create purchase orders in SAGE ERP system, in accordance with company procedures and financial processes.
- Liaise with Product Groups to ensure correct materials and supply conditions are selected.
- Liaise with supply chain to ensure orders are received and actioned, helping to expedite where required.
- Support repeat, indirect orders for the UK Manufacturing and Quality Control teams.
- Provide support for amendments and ongoing management of the approved vendor list.
- Contribute to the creation of team KPIs.
- Prioritise work to meet delivery of tasks.
- Work well in a team.
Due to continued growth and success our Purchasing department are looking for a Purchasing Administrator to join the team. This newly created role will suit someone with experience in purchasing within an engineering and manufacturing environment looking or for someone looking for their next challenge/new role in a fast moving and dynamic environment.
The successful candidate will be a confident and driven individual that can prioritise their work to meet delivery of tasks and will be an individual who works well in a team. Excellent administration and organisational skills, plus attention to detail are key requirements for this role.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop whilst working for a market leading international organisation. Working in the European procurement department duties will include but not be limited to:
- Completion of Purchase Requisitions issued by supported Product Groups via the company’s ZOE System
- Creation of purchase orders in SAGE ERP system, in accordance with company procedures and in line with financial processes.
- Liaising with Product Groups to ensure correct materials and supply conditions are selected (Incoterms / Terms and Conditions etc).
- Liaising with supply chain to ensure orders are received and actioned. Helping to expedite where required.
- Supporting repeat, indirect orders for the UK Manufacturing and Quality Control teams.
Provide support for amendments and ongoing management of the approved vendor list.
Contribute to the creation of team KPIs.
Occasional travel to supplier locations.
The person:
Experience within a procurement role or similar commercial role
Experience in a manufacturing / engineering environment
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- IT literate (Microsoft Office), with strong Excel skills
- Sage (or similar MRP) experience desirable – training will be given
Resourceful, well organised, highly dependable, efficient and detail orientated
A willingness to collaborate with colleagues and suppliers to drive progress
