Purchasing Administrator
- Location: Worthing
- Job Type: Full-time, In-Office
- Salary: Competitive
We are seeking a Purchasing Administrator to join our clients team and play a pivotal role in driving the business forward. This position involves working closely with the Purchasing Assistant and reporting to the Purchasing Manager. The role encompasses a variety of tasks from day-to-day purchasing activities to data analysis and management, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Day to day of the role:
- Monitoring, analysing, and reporting on supplier lead times.
- Raising purchase orders and optimising inventory levels to meet targets.
- Liaising with suppliers and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
- Managing and maintaining product data for over 13,000 SKUs in our ERP system.
- Conducting extensive analysis and integrating product and purchasing data into actionable reports.
- Reviewing and resolving discrepancies with supplier invoices, claims, or quality issues.
- Developing key purchasing analysis and reports.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in a purchasing or similar role.
- Experience in liaising with offshore suppliers.
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in using an ERP system for product data management.
- Highly analytical mindset with excellent numerical, data visualisation, and reporting skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and organise effectively.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and maintain exceptional attention to detail.
- Initiative and problem-solving skills, with a target-driven approach.
- Commercial and retail awareness, with confidence in reporting to management.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and a cooperative attitude, with the ability to work as part of a team.
Benefits:
- Enhanced contributions to company pension scheme.
- Private BUPA medical healthcare after the probationary period.
- BUPA cash plan after the probationary period.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
- Modern office space and staff social events.
- Staff discount on products.
- 10 days paid sick leave after 2 years of service.
- Performance-related bonus scheme.
- Opportunities for career progression as departments continue to grow.
To apply for the Procurement Administrator position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining this fantastic team.