SF Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Purchasing Administrator to join one of our growing clients based in Mansfield on a temporary basis.
This is a temporary role for 3 months with a potential to extend, this is to support the time whilst an employee is on Maternity Leave.
Full-Time, 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday in their office in Mansfield.
Key Responsibilities
- Work very closely with the Buyer, Production and Store teams
- Update and manage product and supplier information in our inventory system.
- Handle administrative tasks for the purchasing department.
- Communicate with suppliers regarding orders, deliveries, and product issues. Back to back ordering.
- Build strong supplier relationships and serve as the primary contact for purchasing department inquiries.
- Create and send Purchase Orders, analysing historical sales data and trends to forecast future sales and maintain required stock levels.
- Check invoices against Purchase Orders to identify any invoice/pricing errors - for example overcharges.
Essential
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable with daily interactions with both suppliers and team members.
- Good at managing multiple tasks with a keen eye for detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel along with good general computer skills, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Exhibits a positive and professional demeanour.
- Highly organised, prioritising tasks efficiently.
Desirable
- Experience in purchasing and stock management background
- Experience within Engineering sector
Hourly Rate - £11.44 per hour
Please only apply if you are available immediately and happy to complete a temporary assignment as the client can move quickly with this role.