Part Time Purchasing Administrator

Part Time, Permanent
A new vacancy has arisen for a Purchasing Administrator to assist the purchasing department with the review and purchase of stock to meet business requirements and liaise with suppliers, ensuring on time deliveries. We are looking for someone with admin skills and experience. Purchasing experience is desirable but not essential for the role as full training will be given.
This role based at our Head Office in Rendlesham, Suffolk.
Salary
£17,000 to £23,000 (Full Time Equivalent) – pro rata per annum.
Hours
Between 16 and 24 hours per week, times agreed to suit the successful applicant (but must be within our opening hours)
Rockford Employee Benefits
• Rockford employees have access to People First – an exclusive employee discount programme with discounts and incentives at over 800 retailers!
• Additional holiday hours with each year of service
• Access to Cycle to Work scheme
• Bank holidays off
• Christmas shut down period
• Access to Mental Health First Aid
• Profit share bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme through Legal and General
• Uniform provided
• Free parking
Here at Rockford we understand the need to support our employees and have many systems in place for this, such as a dedicated Wellbeing Team, Mental Health First Aiders at each site, access to the Cycle-to-Work scheme, annual mental health employee audits with recommendations and improvement actions, a HR and Wellbeing Roadmap, and all Rockford Employees have access to PeopleFirst; our employee benefits package which gives access to discounts at over 800 retailers including many linked to physical and mental wellness (such as discounted gym memberships, optician vouchers, food delivery services, and a range of health, sports and beauty retailers). We are a constantly evolving business that encourages work life balance.
Main Responsibilities:
• Review purchase orders for conformance to company policy.
• Place purchase orders and scheduled orders with our suppliers.
• Support On-Time-Delivery through expediting activities within our supply chain.
• Review data and reports to identify purchasing risks in the procurement process.
• Review supplier data to ensure that purchased goods and services meet our quality standards.
• Ensure good housekeeping is maintained in work areas and actively support any new housekeeping initiatives.
• To carry out all tasks in accordance with Rockford Components Ltd Quality and Health and Safety Procedures.
• To interact and communicate with all other staff members to ensure a professional and consistent environment is developed, maintained and enhanced.
• Lead by example in terms of time keeping, attendance, quality, productivity, conduct etc.
• Help support changes to standards, policies, processes and products and positively adapt to change.
• Provide appropriate assistance and remain accountable for capability and conduct.
Key Skills required:
• Admin experience - essential
• Working knowledge and experience in purchasing and shipping processes - desirable
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel - essential
• Good team player with integrity, interpersonal, organisation and good time management skills - essential
• Work well under pressure and able to work independently - essential
• Effective communication both written and verbal - essential
• Ability to meet internal and external targets - essential
• Accuracy and attention to detail - essential
To apply, please complete an application form or send a copy of your up to date C.V. to: lianne.bonser@rockford.co.uk or visit www.rockford.co.uk/careers
About Rockford
Rockford designs, manufactures and supplies high reliability products into defence, commercial air and industrial markets. Our core products are system solutions, interconnect harness and cabling, design services and customised logistics services.
Rockford’s pedigree and experience coupled with capabilities in system, interconnect design and logistics allows Rockford to service projects ranging from an individual cable assembly to designing, manufacturing and installing a complete electronic system or electro-mechanical assembly.
Your Career at Rockford
Careers at Rockford involve doing something a little different that also has a real impact in the world, such as supplying globally armed forces with the equipment they rely on.
It can be demanding, and the mission is to get the job out on time to the highest level of quality. We are looking for people with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a passion to do well, as this opens further career opportunities with us along the way.
If a career at Rockford sounds like something you’d enjoy, please get in touch.
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