Administrator - Reed : Job Details

Purchasing Administrator

We are seeking a Administrator to join our client who is a global distributer based in Coleshill. This role is ideal for someone with a strong administration experience who would enjoy working in a fast moving purchasing team.

The successful candidate will be instrumental in managing purchase orders and supporting our logistics team to ensure timely delivery of goods to our warehouse.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Place purchase orders within our aftermarket product groups.
• Support the logistics team by ensuring suppliers deliver goods to our warehouse on schedule.
• Review enquiries received and identify areas for improvement as a key KPI indicator.
• Identify upcoming shortfalls in stock and implement action plans to recover the stock position.
• Review customer enquiries and missed sales to improve forecast data.
• Analyse missed sales within product groups to identify opportunities for growth through pricing or stock availability.
• Report on business KPIs to the Commercial Manager.
• Identify opportunities for streamlining processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong people management skills.
• Commercial background with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective at prioritising work and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• ERP knowledge of MAM or K8 is preferable but not essential.

Benefits:

• Salary of £24-26,000 per annum.
• Full training provided.
• Opportunities for progression within the company.
• Long-term employment opportunity.

To apply for this Purchasing Administrator position, please submit your CV today