Purchasing Administrator / Planner

Salary: £26,000 per year

Sue Ross Recruitment are working with a leading manufacturer in the recruitment of a Purchasing Administrator/Planner.

Working closely with the Purchasing Manager, you will be expected to support the overall effective operation of the Purchasing Department supporting both the Purchasing Manager and Purchasing team in their responsibilities and taking accountability for the smooth running of all planning activities.

Duties:

* Identify stock-holding issues, understand the causes and recommend remedial actions;

* Ensure the administration of the purchase planning processes and systems are run effectively;

* Maintain working professional relationships with all assigned suppliers;

* Review supplies and take correct action to eliminate non-performing suppliers with the purchasing team;

* Check inventory control accuracy;

* Raise purchase requisitions and order;

* Monitor and maintain planning requirements and safety levels for the MRP system;

* Record and process stock movements (issues / receipts) as required;

* Book in consumable deliveries into SAP;

* Progress and expedite orders;

* Create Inbound deliveries;

* Complete administration within SAP, creating new part numbers, amending prices and updating supplier details;

* Work with autonomy for the completion of unique planning responsibilities;

* Liaise with other departments as required and handle requests for information and data;

* Resolve basic administrative problems and enquiries;

* Continually improve purchasing methods and drive down external spend;

* Review and resolve supplier invoice discrepancies;

* Support during stock take;

* Liaise with shop floor in relation to stock shortages, stock requirements etc;

* Review invoice queries ensuring quick turnaround read for processing;

* Use a variety of software packages, such as SAP, Microsoft Word and Excel to produce correspondence, documents, records, spreadsheets and databases;

Required Experience & Knowledge:

* Experience of working in a fast-paced and often demanding purchasing or relatable environment (FMCG / Retail)

* Good basic knowledge of supply chain management

* Good level of understanding of current procurement and purchasing techniques.

Required Skills:

* Proven effective planning and organisational skills

* Close attention to detail is essential

* Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills

* Proficient, quick and comfortable with personal computer navigation and operation

* Excellent computer literacy skills with experience using the full Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, as a minimum) and SAP experience desirable

This is a full time and permanent role, working 37 hours per week: Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.00pm, Fridays 7.30am to 12.30pm.

Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.