Purchasing Administrator

About our Client
Our client, a well-known fast moving consumer goods supplier who sell to a number of channels including convenience stores, large chains & National retailers. You would be working within a fast pace environment whereby you would to have experience of dealing with chasing debts from large corporations /groups.

About the Role
We are looking for a Purchasing Administrator to work directly with their Head of Procurement.  Working in a busy department to ensure goods are purchased in an efficient and timely manner.  A very pivotal role in the procurement department.

• Outstanding organisational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel
• Ability to use initiative, multi-task and prioritise daily workload
• Ability to work with Senior Management and understands discretion and confidentiality
• Previous Purchasing experience

• Creating POs on internal System (training given)
• Administration for new products
• New SKU creation
• Monitoring of ETAs
• Ensure New Line Form data is obtained and maintained
• Obtaining Media assets
• Communication with our clearing agent re Imports
• Attending meetings with warehouse to advise of ETAs etc
• Stock availability checks / procurement of goods for National Accounts Managers
• Using shopify on occasion to input National Accounts clients orders

Administration of TPD submission

• Booking in product testing
• Collating batch number
• Arranging goods to be dispatched

The ideal candidate:

• Existing purchasing experience: - minimum 2 years
• A proven track record of managing stock levels
• Experience dealing with customers and suppliers directly 
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities