Purchasing Administrator

Primestaff are working with our well-established client to recruit an experienced Administrator to work within their planning and purchasing department based near to Scunthorpe. Previous experience in administration is essential although this is more of a trainee position and for the right candidate will become a key part of the department with progression within the business.

Duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate:

* To work to high levels of accuracy always.

* To ensure you have clear and precise written operating procedures for the tasks you do for colleagues covering your role in your absence.

* To undertake any other reasonable duties within the overall function equal with the level of

* Responsibility for the post as directed by your direct line manager.

* To actively analyse stock holdings, re-order raw materials and packaging and ensure we neither run out of items.

* To inform SMT of any potential price increases/decreases.

* To set up and run necessary reports for stock reconciliation.

* Run delivery reports from Sage and keep Supply Chain fully informed of future deliveries.

* Issue Stock Sheets.

* Support the Controller in the preparation of the production plan

Skills and experience required:

* Must have English and Mathematics GCSE level A-C or equivalent

* Previous Administration or business experience would be an advantage

* Must be able to drive due to location

* Must have excellent MS Office skills including Office, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.

Hours: Normal working hours are 8.30am – 5pm with a one-hour lunch break. However, given the nature of the role, we ask for flexibility with occasional early starts, late finishes and rarely weekend or Bank Holiday attendance may be required.

What our client can offer:

Temporary to permanent opportunity, with great progression in the next two years with business growth. Holidays, free parking, staff nights out and pension