Purchasing Administrator

The key purpose of the role is to support the Purchasing team (Purchasing Director and currently two Buyers) in the day to day administration and running of the group purchasing department. This includes administration of key purchasing stock and activities; the control of “consignment stock” from the company’s suppliers; placing of purchase orders; progressing and checking purchase acknowledgements; sending out purchasing enquiries and the progressing of incoming material. Prior knowledge and experience of aluminium or metal stockholding is an advantage but not a requirement.

We are looking for someone with the following attributes:

• Good interpersonal skills, particularly verbal communication using the telephone

• Pays attention to detail
• Is numerate and computer literate
• Has a pleasant, confident manner for dealing with a range of people
• Is able to work well as a member of a team
• Has the ability to analyse and assess information
• Is well organised and methodical
• Is able to work to deadlines.