£30K/yr
Plymouth, England
Permanent, Variable

Purchasing Administrator

Posted by Reed.

My client in Plymouth is looking for a strong administrator to join their busy and growing team.

Principle Purpose of Role: To process sales and purchase orders for furniture and refurbishment projects to enable supply of products and services to fulfil customer requirements. To manage supplier and sales/purchase order lists

Role Accountabilities:

Targets:

  • Meet or exceed weekly KPI targets for processing orders.

Service to Sales Dept:

  • Processing sales and purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of products.

System Management

  • Management and updating of IT system and workflow to ensure current accuracy.

Supplier Relationship:

  • Building and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers through effective communication and follow-up.

Staff Collaboration:

  • Liaison with sales, warehouse, finance and estimating staff to ensure delivery date requirements are met.

Additional:

  • Processing orders for paper and invoicing to cover other staff absence.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Excellent verbal communication skills with a clear and articulate telephone manner.
  • ‘Can-do' attitude with ability to be flexible and agile on working methods
  • Ability to work independently and to embrace additional new tasks and skills
  • Effective time management skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines and targets.
  • Proficiency in using CRM software and other relevant tools.
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively and professionally as part of a team.
  • A results-driven attitude with a focus on achieving and exceeding targets.
  • Flexibility in dealing with a variety of prospects and situations

Key Performance Indicators:

  • Sales & Purchasing order processing timelines

Package:

  • Basic salary of £30,000
  • 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Free Friday lunch
  • Inclusion in Staff Bonus scheme
  • Inclusion in Employee of the Month Award
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