Purchasing Administrator
Location: Pontypridd
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 depending on experience
Our client, a leading company in the metals industry, is seeking a highly organised and proactive Purchasing Administrator to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the purchasing department, maintaining excellent communication with suppliers, sales teams, and the warehouse.
Responsibilities:
- Collate and process orders throughout the day, ensuring timely delivery of products.
- Update and maintain the system with accurate information from over 200 suppliers.
- Liaise effectively with the sales team and warehouse to ensure seamless operations.
- Communicate with suppliers, chase orders, and ensure materials arrive on time.
- Handle orders, manage shortages, and input data into the system to determine order values.
- Perform weekly stock top-ups and manage orders from the website.
- Review shortage reports daily and address stock orders as needed, while handling ad-hoc tasks efficiently.
- Coordinate with suppliers and couriers to track and expedite orders and materials.
Requirements:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confidence in liaising with suppliers and internal teams.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
- Previous experience in a purchasing or administrative role preferred but not essential.
- Ability to work independently and react swiftly to changing demands.
Benefits
- 08:30 - 17:00 Monday to Friday / 08:00 - 11:00 every 8 Saturdays.
- 22 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy 3 days.
- Company pension scheme
To Contact Direct:
Daniel Barnett
Executive Consultant
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