Purchasing Administrator
  • England,East of England,Hertfordshire
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £29,000 - £31,500 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionPurchasing Administrator
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 to 17:00 and 8:30 to 14:00 on Friday
Working for a leading electrical engineering manufacturer of power supplies from our Office in Letchworth.
The role (after training) will be hybrid and flexible working.
Purpose of Role:
Responsible for raising purchase orders generated via stock requirements and to proactively manage the day to day of the Purchasing Department ensuring that reports and job responsibilities are met in a precise and timely manner.
Key Responsibilities:
*Review daily MRP results to identify stock demand and raise Purchase Orders to Suppliers accordingly
*Raise ad-hoc Purchase Orders where required by demand outside of MRP
*Monitor the purchasing inbox and action any enquiries in a timely manner
*Run reports required for successful completion of duties and carry out resulting actions in a timely manner
*Work with the Stock Controller to ensure optimum stock availability
*Highlight any potential improvements in processes to the Sales Fulfilment Manager
*Any other
KPI’s: As outlined in Objectives
Company Values and Capabilities:
*Energy and Engagement – We have a passion for the business where we embrace change and seek continuous improvement in all that we do.
*Think Customer – We are committed to providing exceptional service by putting customers at the center of everything we do.
*Winning Team – We develop strong team ethics through integrity and personal development, in an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and recognition.
*Drive for Results – We drive the business focusing on results through technical excellence, quality, efficiency, and sustainability.


Knowledge and Experience:
*Strong decision-making skills, determination and excellent customer service skills are essential.
*Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written are required as the role involves close work with other departments.
*Numeracy is essential as work involves collation, analysis and interpretation of data.
*Familiarity with the operation of the other departments within the business is an advantage.


Attributes Required:
*A good team player
*Able to work accurately to strict deadlines
*Able to manage time effectively


This job description is a reflection of the current position and may change in emphasis or detail in the light of subsequent developments.
Job number 4302532
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