Purchase Order Admin Assistant

Contemporary British company have an entry level opportunity for a purchase order admin assistant to join their head office team. Responsible for raising and tracking all orders and delivering excellent customer service. Key Responsibilities: Orders and Stock Management: *Raise daily orders for suppliers and amend purchase orders *Liaise with the warehouse regarding any delivery issues, shortages or queries *Liaise with suppliers regarding delays to orders *Amend purchase orders *Arrange the collection of returned items by the supplier with the warehouse. *Deal with ad hoc queries as and when required *Resolving queries with a commercial mindset *Monitor supplier performance on a weekly basis. *manage and update lead times Essential: *Excellent attention to detail *Experience of using Excel *Computer Literate *Previous experience working in a fast-paced office environment *Good communication skills, both verbal and written *Adaptable and quick to learn new processes *A proactive approach *A team player *Understanding of the role of a Buying and Merchandising Team *Experience in a customer facing role