Purchasing Administrator

Pure are delighted to be working with a small but friendly, and very well-established Global Manufacturer who are seeking a Purchasing Administrator on a permanent basis.
Armed with knowledge and experience of export post-Brexit, your role would be to carry out various Administration and Purchasing support activities.
Tasks to include;

• Carry out administrative activities and provide support to various departments.
• Ensure smooth day to day running of the office and liaise effectively with a range of functions and departments.
• Recognise priorities and coordinate logistical company arrangements.
• Carry out purchasing activity in line with company expectations concerning price, quality and delivery (control costs, obtain quotes and negotiate prices, raise purchase orders, follow-up on deliveries, update records like Work Orders, rectify problems, control stock etc.).
• Carry out customer spares parts activity (respond to enquiries, work out pricing, arrange deliveries, follow-up outstanding quotations and activities, maintain and update records, liaise with customers with regards to spare parts delivery etc.)
• Arrange shipping of spare and project orders
• Maintain good working relationships with existing international and local customers and suppliers.
• Attend internal meetings such as production meetings.
• Maintain and update various databases and records and prepare reports if necessary.
• Ensure established systems and processes are followed.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

The ideal applicant will have previously worked in an environment where they dealt with export post-Brexit, and this would be advantageous to this role. It is also essential that you have a full drivers licence and your own vehicle due to the remote location.
Other skills required include;

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Effective communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Strong Excel knowledge and in general proficient computer skills.
• Self-motivated and resourceful, with ability to multi-task, prioritise and operate successfully and calmly under tight deadlines and time pressures.
• High level attention to detail.
• Ability to act independently based upon knowledge of company operations, policies, and procedures.
• Enjoys a fast pace, dynamic, challenging and team-oriented work environment.
• Knowledge/experience in a mechanical engineering environment a benefit.

Experience / Education;

• University graduate or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience in administration.
• At least 3 years of experience in administration.
• Experience in purchasing processes a benefit.
• Experience in engineering a benefit.

This is a full time, permanent position working Monday to Friday, general office hours. The role is site-based, however there will be the option to work from home on Tuesdays after a period of time. The role pays a competitive salary. Some training can be provided for the right person.
If this position is of interest, and you have the required skill set, apply now!