Purchasing Administrator

Highly competitive plus market leading benefits

Macclesfield

Whilst currently based in Macclesfield – the business is moving premises next year to Poynton so we welcome candidates from both Macclesfield, Stockport and all surrounding areas.

We are currently working with a distributor of specialist hardware who now has an excellent opportunity for a pro-active Purchasing Administrator to join their friendly team based in Cheshire.

They can offer a generous salary and benefits package – including private medical, bonus, death in service, 33 days holiday PLUS Christmas shutdown plus a whole host of other benefits!

This is a great opportunity to join a family run company, going through a period of exciting growth. Whilst currently based in Macclesfield – the business is moving premises next year to Poynton so we welcome candidates from both Macclesfield, Stockport and all surrounding areas.

The purpose of the role:

To support and assist the Purchasing Coordinator with Purchase Order Management and Supplier Relationships.

Support the delivery of the department strategy as required.

Duties include:

Purchase Order Administration

• Purchase Order creation and submission
• Update Purchase Orders post supplier confirmation
• Collect and collate relevant data and format concisely for the weekly Back Order Cleanse
• Assist the Purchasing Coordinator with the weekly Purchase Order Hastening Programme
• Maintain Archiving of Purchase Orders

Supplier Management

• Define and manage key supplier relationships to deliver outstanding performance in cost, terms, service, supply and quality
• Recognize supplier expectations and align with our own business objectives

Supplementary Reporting - DIT

• Management of Supplementary Reporting on the Department of International Trades website
• Submission of all imported product by Make, Model, Calibre and Serial Number
• Manage and maintain the DIT Supplementary Reporting Register
• Additional Information covering UK date of arrival and mode of transport
• Amendment of product proof status

Product Brand Management

Essential Skills

• Experience working in a similar supply chain / purchasing admin role
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise own workload
• IT literate with Microsoft office packages
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Highly numerate
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team

Apply online or for further information contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR16731