Purchasing Administrator
- Annual Salary: Up to £27k (negotiable based on experience)
- Location: Peterborough
- Job Type: Full-time
We are seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join our team. The role involves raising purchase orders, managing stock levels, and developing strong supplier relationships to ensure a 98% Next Day delivery KPI is met. This is a purchasing admin role ideal for an organised, confident, and motivated individual who is committed to continuous improvement and exceptional customer service.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary up to £27k, negotiable based on experience.
- Standard working hours: 8.45 am - 4.30 pm Mon to Thurs, 8.45 am - 4 pm Friday.
- 25 days holiday, with mandatory shutdown over the Christmas period.
- Opportunity to study for CIPS qualification.
- Participation in stock taking weekend, usually in July, with the option to be paid or take 4 days holiday the following year.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Raise purchase orders from multiple suppliers in the UK, Germany, and China, with varying lead times.
- Verify and update purchase order records with supplier order confirmations.
- Progress outstanding purchase orders with suppliers and update records accordingly.
- Optimize stock levels to ensure OTIF KPI of 98% Next Day delivery within agreed stock levels.
- Coordinate new product stock requirements and manage existing stock to minimise the risk of slow-moving inventory.
- Process product non-conformance to ensure no financial loss to the company while maintaining OTIF targets.
- Assist in the development and implementation of a recently introduced Requirements Planning system.
- Develop strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring smooth and efficient procurement processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Organised, confident, and motivated, with a commitment to exceeding targets.
- Ability to work under strict time constraints and pressures to ensure timely availability of goods.
- Commitment to providing exceptional customer service to both customers and internal departments.
- Experience in a purchasing or administrative role is preferred.
To apply for the Purchasing Assistant position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience.