Purchasing Administrator
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Newton Abbot
- Salary
- 20000.00 - 22000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 01 May 2018
- Closes
- 29 May 2018
- Sectors
- Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Purchasing Administrator to work in a meaningful interim role for a well established organisation based in Newton Abbot. This successful business provides sales and services to a growing and diverse customer base throughout the South West and beyond.
This role will suit a Purchasing Administrator who has previously worked in a buying team, purchasing goods and services from a large portfolio of suppliers.
Please note this is a fixed term contract for up to 12 months.
Duties will include:
• Purchasing goods and services in line with the business needs and sales orders
• Sourcing new suppliers and negotiating prices and supply timeframes.
• Managing existing supplier relationships to secure supply and cost effectiveness.
• Liaising with other departments to ensure effective stock control and demand planning.
• Identifying and reporting on cost saving opportunities and measures.
Skills and Experience required:
You will have experience of working in a busy, sometimes, pressurised buying role working with a range of high profile and new suppliers.
You will be a confident communicator who is comfortable negotiating with suppliers to ensure maximum cost savings and delivery dates met.
Initiative and a pro active approach are essential, along with a natural aptitude for planning, forecasting and trouble shooting.
The ideal candidate will have purchasing experience alongside a task-orientated and business-led approach. In return you will be welcomed into a positive and friendly work environment where you will be able to make a visible contribution to a growing organisation.
Based on the outskirts of Newton Abbot.
Full time hours, Monday to Friday.
Fixed term contract for up to 1 year.
Company benefits to be discussed on application.
Please contact Katie or Jo for an informal discussion
This role will suit a Purchasing Administrator who has previously worked in a buying team, purchasing goods and services from a large portfolio of suppliers.
Please note this is a fixed term contract for up to 12 months.
Duties will include:
• Purchasing goods and services in line with the business needs and sales orders
• Sourcing new suppliers and negotiating prices and supply timeframes.
• Managing existing supplier relationships to secure supply and cost effectiveness.
• Liaising with other departments to ensure effective stock control and demand planning.
• Identifying and reporting on cost saving opportunities and measures.
Skills and Experience required:
You will have experience of working in a busy, sometimes, pressurised buying role working with a range of high profile and new suppliers.
You will be a confident communicator who is comfortable negotiating with suppliers to ensure maximum cost savings and delivery dates met.
Initiative and a pro active approach are essential, along with a natural aptitude for planning, forecasting and trouble shooting.
The ideal candidate will have purchasing experience alongside a task-orientated and business-led approach. In return you will be welcomed into a positive and friendly work environment where you will be able to make a visible contribution to a growing organisation.
Based on the outskirts of Newton Abbot.
Full time hours, Monday to Friday.
Fixed term contract for up to 1 year.
Company benefits to be discussed on application.
Please contact Katie or Jo for an informal discussion