Purchasing Administrator

Full Job Description

As a Purchasing Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining robust purchasing processes and you will be solely responsible for administering the end-to-end purchasing process, ensuring timely and consistent procurement of materials, goods, and supplies.

On a day to day basis you will be: 

• Collating purchase orders for materials, goods, and supplies.
• Reviewing inventories and order as required, maintaining optimal stock levels in all locations
• Maintaining accurate supplier and component records on multi-company systems.
• Track and progress order status, resolving delivery queries with suppliers and stores personnel.
• Generate internal part numbers and create Bills of Materials against given specifications.
• Resolve supplier invoice queries to facilitate the payment process.
• Manage return goods, including non-conforming products, over-supply, and warranties.
• Investigate and correct stock discrepancies.
• Provide support for sales administration activities.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous experience in purchasing administration and supplier liaison is required
• Ability to multitask and work with various deadlines.
• Proficiency in updating spreadsheets and software systems, with strong IT skills including Excel.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, professional attitude.