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Are you a Purchasing Administrator, Procurement Administrator or Sales Administrator who thrives in a busy, fast paced environment?
Do you have high energy, good attention to detail and the initiative to get things done without needing to be asked?
We are looking for a Purchasing Administrator to join a busy and growing team. This is a newly created position and a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working at pace, managing multiple priorities and being part of a team where no two days are the same.
The business has a large and growing order book, so you will play an important role in keeping purchasing activity moving, supporting the sales team and making sure orders and supplier requirements are dealt with efficiently.
What will you be doing?
Working as part of a close knit sales and purchasing team, you will support the procurement process from sourcing products and obtaining quotations through to managing supplier communication and resolving any issues.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Sourcing products and obtaining competitive supplier quotations
- Contacting existing and potential suppliers by telephone and email
- Supporting the sales team with purchasing and quotation requirements
- Managing multiple orders and priorities at the same time
- Maintaining accurate purchasing and supplier records
- Updating information across Excel and internal systems
- Monitoring orders and following up with suppliers
- Supporting the team with delivery and supply queries
- Helping to resolve purchasing and order issues quickly
- Ensuring information is accurate and up to date
- Following internal processes and procedures
- Identifying opportunities to improve purchasing and administration processes
- Providing general administrative support to the purchasing and sales teams
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What are we looking for?
This role would suit someone who is energetic, organised and proactive and enjoys working in a fast moving environment.
You may already be working as a Purchasing Administrator, Procurement Administrator, Purchasing Assistant, Sales Administrator, Sales Support Administrator, Buying Administrator or Customer Service Administrator.
We Are Particularly Interested In People Who Have
- Previous purchasing or procurement experience would be ideal, but a strong Sales Administrator or Sales Support candidate with excellent organisational skills and the right attitude will also be considered.
- Strong Excel skills and good Microsoft Office knowledge
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good organisation and time management skills
- The ability to manage a busy workload and multiple priorities
- A confident telephone manner and strong communication skills
- Good initiative and the ability to work things out independently
- A positive and energetic approach to work
- The ability to work accurately when working at pace
- Experience dealing with suppliers, customers or internal stakeholders
- A strong work ethic and willingness to get involved
- The ability to work effectively as part of a small tea
- Experience using an ERP system would be advantageous, but training can be provided.
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What's on offer?
- A GBP 28,500 salary
- Monday to Friday, days
- Office based
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Life cover and Pension
- Training and career progression
- Wellbeing support
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Newly created position with long term development opportunities
If you are a Purchasing Administrator, Procurement Administrator, Purchasing Assistant or Sales Administrator who is organised, energetic and enjoys working at pace, this could be a great opportunity to develop your career.
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