We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Administrator to work in a family-run construction company, based in lovely offices on the outskirts of Orpington. Due to the location of the office - ideally you need to drive as they are not near many public transport links
The role will varied and interesting and you will be working in the accounts team assisting with account queries, dealing with stock purchases, tracking orders, creating PO's, costs analysis, looking at prices and ensuring best price, liaising with clients, using inhouse systems, and all admin duties
Duties
- Monitoring stock: Keeping track of stock levels and identifying when to purchase new items
- Maintaining good relationships with vendors and clients
- Tracking orders: Ensuring orders are delivered on time and following up with suppliers when needed
- Updating databases: Keeping order details in internal databases, including dates, quantities, vendors, and discounts
- Negotiating: Evaluating offers from vendors and negotiating better prices
- Cost analysis: Preparing cost analyses
- Maintaining records: Keeping updated records of invoices and contracts
- Liaising with warehouse staff: Ensuring products arrive in good condition
- General business admin
Skills required -
- Preferably knowledge of purchasing and procurement
- Good all round admin skills
- Commercial awareness and sound financial knowledge and practices
- Confident with calculations, numerical work and resolving issues & problem solving & working to deadlines
- Accountable decision maker, can work under own supervision, but and happy working in a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficiency in software use ; MS Office , Excel inhouse systems, etc
Benefits -
- Free Parking on Site
- Company Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 23 days holiday (3 days taken for Christmas close from entitlement) plus bank holidays
- Work times - 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, with one hour lunch break
If you are interested in this role then please call Claire Power and send your CV ASAP