Purchasing Administrator

Purchasing Administrator

To £26,000 basic + Pension + Benefits

Redditch

Our client, a well-established privately-owned manufacturer of component parts for industry, has an exciting position for an experienced Purchasing professional. Reporting to the Purchasing managing your role will be fast paced and varied, dealing with various suppliers and ensuring the raw materials are procured on time and within budget. In return this business will offers a stable secure career with opportunities for ongoing personal development.

Duties and Responsibilities
*Raising purchase order from MRP system
*Expediting purchase orders
*Building relationships with suppliers
*Deal with invoice queries
*Collaboration with Planning, Quality and Design Office to meet purchasing needs
*Investigate and cultivate new sources of supply
*Perform data analysis reports on supplier performance to ensure suppliers meet and maintain expected performance levels

Skills and Experience
*Must be able to work independently, take initiative, be comfortable in a hands-on role, and be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
*Possess strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise workload while dealing with multiple tasks efficiently and with limited supervision.
*Be numerate and computer literate
*Clear communication skills both verbal and written
*Ability to see cost down opportunities
*Have a pleasant, confident manner for dealing with a range of people
*Have the ability to analyse and assess information

Essential
*A 'can do' attitude
*Able to pick skills up quickly in a busy environment
*Good negotiation skills

To apply send your CV to the managing consultant or call for a confidential discussion. Tel .