Purchasing Administrator - Loudwater, United Kingdom - Chiltern Recruitment

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Our client one of the UK's most eminent designers and manufacturers in their field and established for over 30 years are now looking to recruit a Purchasing Administrator


The Position:
You will report directly to the Operations Director and have day to day communications across the senior leadership team.

You will also work closely alongside our design and internal sales teams, ensuring materials and component requests are accurate through the timely production of picking lists and deficit requisitions.

As an ideal applicant you will also have experience of working within a similar SME.

You will be numerate and demonstrate a high level of literacy skills.

You will benefit from full head office support and appropriate product training.

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

  • Research potential new suppliers
  • Demonstrate a commitment and interest in the healthcare industry.
  • Sourcing components/parts at competitive prices
  • Accurately raising purchase orders (SAGE)
  • Liaison with our carriers and freight forwarders to ensure timely collection/delivery of all orders
  • Project administration tasks are completed and closed out during post production.
  • Progress chasing of orders ensuring timely delivery.

Essential Criteria:

  • Previous proven administration experience
  • Strong knowledge of SAGE a distinct advantage
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Use of Microsoft 365, CRM databases, Teams, Outlook and Zoom
  • Energetic and ambitious with a professional approach
  • Team player
  • Be able to work on own initiative
  • Proactive 'can do' attitude.
  • Calm under pressure and patient.

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