Purchasing Administrator

Job Details

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Quarsh
19.04.2024
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Full Job Description

Be part of a company with a real commitment to environmental awareness .

We are seeking a Purchasing Administrator for our client based in Birmingham.

Join a family-run packaging manufacturing firm with more than 75 years experience, spanning three generations!

Our client's company was originally founded to reuse corrugated boxes after WW2 staying focused on encouraging and providing greener alternatives, using renewable and sustainable sources, as well as recycled materials.


Key Responsibilities:

Production Administration

  • Creating bill of materials
  • Generating work orders
  • Liaising with Site Manager
  • Scheduling component & board deliveries
  • Posting invoices

> Inventory Administration

  • Creating new item codes ensuring all related documentation and processes are completed

> Supplier Administration

  • Purchase orders
  • Sourcing new suppliers
  • Overseeing goods received process
  • Monitoring order acknowledgements and/or late deliveries
  • Managing supplier lease and trial products
  • Building strong client relationships
  • Handling supplier complaints

> Arranging customs clearance, VAT, and duty handling, for the import of foreign shipments when required


Skills and Qualifications:

  • Proactive thinker
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Negotiation experience