SF Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Temporary Purchasing Administrator to join one of our growing clients based in Ashbourne.
The successful candidate must be immediately available to start work!
This is a Temporary position for 6 months. Full-Time, Monday to Friday in the office.
Key Responsibilities
- Update and manage product and supplier information in our inventory system.
- Handle administrative tasks for the purchasing department.
- Communicate with suppliers regarding orders, deliveries, and product issues.
- Build strong supplier relationships and serve as the primary contact for purchasing department inquiries.
- Generate reports on purchasing metrics - for example supplier/product performance, profit margins, cost savings etc.
- Create and send Purchase Orders, analysing historical sales data and trends to forecast future sales and maintain required stock levels.
- Assist in refining purchasing strategies based on data analysis and market research.
- Check invoices against Purchase Orders to identify any invoice/pricing errors for example overcharges.
- Ensure product compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Schedule meetings for the Buying team with supplier representatives.
Candidate Profile
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable with daily interactions with both suppliers and team members.
- Good at managing multiple tasks with a keen eye for detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Good general computer skills, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Exhibits a positive and professional demeanour.
- Skilled in handling challenges calmly and effectively.
- Capable of independent work and driving tasks to completion.
- Quick to analyse information and communicate it clearly.
- Highly organized, prioritizing tasks efficiently.
- Team player, adaptable to the dynamic needs of the business.
Salary: £11.50 - £13.00 per hour
Please only apply if you are available immediately and happy to complete a temporary assignment!