Purchasing Administrator - Reed : Job Details

Purchasing Administrator

Reed

Job Location : Barking, UK

Posted on : 17/12/2024 - Valid Till : 17/01/2025

Job Description :
Purchasing Administrator
  • Annual Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
  • Location: Barking, Essex
  • Job Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday

We are seeking a Purchasing Administrator to join our Procurement team. This role is ideal for someone with solid experience in procurement, looking to further their career in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will be instrumental in managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services to support our business operations.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Build, maintain, and manage supplier relationships, ensuring effective communication.
  • Conduct supplier negotiations and place purchase orders, managing them to ensure timely delivery of goods/services.
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of procurement databases, including supplier files, delivery notes, and supplier price lists.
  • Participate in supplier selection, assessment, and rating processes.
  • Plan and prepare forward import orders based on forecasted depot requirements, benchmarked against historical sales figures.
  • Prepare cost analysis reports on procurement activities to aid decision-making.
  • Assist the accounts department in posting invoices and lead the resolution of invoice/account discrepancies.
  • Review and research market opportunities to assist in increasing sales margins and turnover.
  • Undertake occasional travel to sites and supplier visits within the UK as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Proven experience within a procurement team, preferably with exposure to both ‘direct’ and ‘indirect’ spend categories.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to negotiate, influence, and challenge effectively.
  • Excellent analytical, planning, and prioritising skills with a strong focus on detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
  • Commercial and financial awareness.
  • Valid full UK Driving Licence.
  • Must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Supportive team environment.

To apply for the Purchasing Administrator position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Salary : 28000 - 30000

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