Admin & Purchasing Co-ordinator
Location: Orpington
Salary: GBP25,000 - GBP30,000, DoE
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. (1-hour lunch break)
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Bridge Recruitment is helping one of our well-established clients recruit for an experienced Admin & Purchasing Co-ordinator to join their ever-expanding team.
Responsibilities of the Admin & Purchasing Co-ordinator:
- Monitoring stock: Keeping track of stock levels and identifying when to purchase new items
- Researching vendors: Looking into potential vendors and maintaining good relationships with them
- 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
- Market research: Identifying pricing trends and conducting research to find the best deals
- 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
Requirements of the Admin & Purchasing Co-ordinator:
- At least 3-5 years' experience within a similar role.
- Knowledge of purchasing and procurement.
- Effective communication.
- Problem-solving.
- Time management.
- Attention to detail.
- Teamwork.
- Proficiency in software use.
- Financial literacy.
If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Admin & Purchasing Co-ordinator role, then please apply now!