As a Purchasing Administrator, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of our procurement process, including sourcing suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services. This role requires excellent communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience as a Purchasing Administrator or similar role, preferably in the cleaning or janitorial industry.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Proficiency in using purchasing software and MS Office suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Knowledge of relevant procurement regulations and principles is a plus.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: £27,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Purchasing: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and resolving any issues or disputes that may arise.
• To ensure that the Purchasing Manager is kept informed of any possible out of stock items from suppliers that could cause an issue.
• Collaborate with internal staff to understand their procurement requirements and provide guidance and support throughout the purchasing process.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimal stock levels are maintained to support ongoing operations.
• Working with the stock management team who will make any necessary stock adjustments.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders to suppliers, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information.
• Preparing and sending drop shipment orders to suppliers for onward delivery to our customers.
• Track and monitor purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and resolve any discrepancies or issues that may arise.
• Responsible for the booking-in of deliveries and producing goods received notes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all procurement activities, ensuring proper filing and documentation.
• Processing Supplier price changes and notifying the relevant staff of changes.
• Liaising with the picking and transport team to ensure the appropriate orders are released for despatch.
• Assisting in the updating of Price supported stock items.
• Sending back monthly supplier price support rebates.
• Providing cover for other departments when required.