RME Consultants are working with a highly regarded client to find an experienced Purchasing Administrator. If you have previous experience with numbers, apply today!
Role: Purchasing Administrator
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, Full time office based
Contract: Permanent
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire
Main Duties for the Purchasing Administrator:
- Maintain relationships with existing suppliers.
- Negotiate terms and conditions, including pricing and delivery schedules.
- Monitor supplier performance and address any issues that may arise.
- Generate and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner.
- Verify order details, such as quantities, specifications, and pricing.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess stock.
- Collaborate with other departments to forecast demand and adjust procurement plans
- Maintain accurate and organised records of all procurement-related transactions.
- Ensure that all documentation, including contracts, invoices, and purchase orders, is properly filed and easily accessible.
- Communicate with suppliers regarding order status, delivery schedules, and any issues that may arise.
- Work closely with other team members, such as logistics and finance, to ensure a smooth procurement process.
- Analyse costs associated with procurement, including supplier quotes, shipping, and handling costs.
- Assist in budget preparation for procurement activities.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements in the procurement process.
Experience requirement for the Purchasing Administrator:
- Numerically accurate, good understanding of measurements and size. Our product is size critical and accuracy when requesting prices from suppliers and also placing orders is of utmost importance.
- Reliable, diligent, trustworthy and passionate about being part of a successful Team.
- Excellent administrative and organization skills
- Able to adapt responsibilities and duties
- The ability to cope with difficult challenges and find solutions
To apply today please contact Georgia on 01865 800675
Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position.
If you do not hear back from us within 5 days, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please continue to visit the website for other opportunities.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Are you available immediately?
- Are you good with numbers?
Work Location: In person