Purchasing Administrator

Salary: £28,800 per year

A manufacturer of materials used in construction is seeking a Purchasing Administrator for their site in Coventry.

***This position will initially be based at a site in Warwick and will be moving to new offices in Coventry later in the year, a car is therefore essential***

The role involves:

• Raising Purchase orders

• Receipt of goods

• Process supplier invoices

• Logistics, arranging movement of goods in both the UK and worldwide, including liaising with customs clearance agent.

• Liaising with third party suppliers and manufacturing partners.

• Liaising with operations and technical team.

• Ad hoc office duties and covering for holiday absences.

Full training and support will be given.

Great communication skills are required along with a versatility and a willingness to tackle problems. A keen eye for detail is essential to accurately process a high volume of purchase orders.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 12 months experience working in a fast-paced commercial purchasing environment.

Reliability, punctuality, and enthusiasm are needed for this busy full-time position.

Organisation, accuracy, and good teamwork are a prerequisite with an awareness to seek help in a timely fashion.

The successful candidate will need to be proficient with Microsoft Office and ideally Sage.

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