Job description
We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Administrator for a permanent role in the Automotive Aftermarket/parts manufacturing industry. This is a fully on-site, office-based role.
Working hours are 8am to 5pm (30 minute lunch).
Job Purpose
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To assist the Purchasing Department with the review and purchase of inventory to meet business requirements.
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Liaise with suppliers and deliver a high-quality service level, ensuring on time deliveries.
Role Duties
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Processing daily purchase orders requests from all areas in a timely manner.
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Expedite open orders to achieve delivery requirements.
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Assist in monitoring stock levels and identifying requirements.
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Attend monthly key supplier meetings.
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Attend daily team meetings – raise any problem parts & advise of due deliveries for urgent parts.
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Ensure purchase system records are accurate and maintained.
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Completing in-house checks for new suppliers & completing set up forms for Accounts to process.
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Stock monitoring & replenishment of consumables.
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Liaise with Goods-In / Stores staff to ensure delivery notes are correctly receipted, matched, passed to finance & scanned for audit purposes.
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Investigating invoice queries for assignment to relevant person. Regular review of query reports with follow up actions recorded.
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Courier daily collection & delivery downloads – ensure all parcels reach final destination, report any delays or damages Including raise initial investigation / claims with Courier agent and follow up as necessary. Updating Internal tracker.
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Assist with Switchboard overflow calls.
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Assist with quarterly stock takes & associated preparation / system updates.
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Carry out any ad hoc duties as required by your line manager.
Candidate Specification
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Proven experience in purchasing role/function.
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Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular).
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Knowledge of QHSE Legislation.
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task.
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Proven experience to work as part of a team.
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Good mathematical skills with ability to interpret spreadsheet data.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,000.00 per year