Procurement Administrator

• Raise purchase schedules and orders
• Expedite deliveries from suppliers
• Update prices, MOQs, trigger levels, supplier details on the system
• Communicate effectively to internal departments regarding supply issues (shortages/delays, price changes)
• Support Logistics function with stock control including
  • Clarification of goods receipt detail
  • Maintenance of goods receipt records
  • Set up of stock records/locations
  • Stock error investigation and correction
  • Support full stock takes including ensuring adequate preparation, inputting and investigation/reconciliation of count variances
  • Take lead role with control of consignment stocks, liaising with suppliers regarding weekly queries on usages and supporting with stock takes including investigation/reconciliation of variances
• Ensure all relevant documentation is completed in line with company procedures
• Maintain safe working practices in line with company Health & Safety procedures
• Take ownership of housekeeping within area of responsibility and ensure company housekeeping standards are adhered to at all times
• Take proactive approach towards identifying and implementing process/business improvements applying lean supply chain techniques to minimise waste and non-value-added activities

• An excellent aptitude for using electronic resource planning (ERP) systems and excellent skills with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Previous experience of working in an office environment in a small company in a purchasing/materials function
• Experience of working with multiple suppliers, utilising strong communication skills
• The ability to work within a team and form strong cross functional relationships with other departments in the company
• The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Strong planning, prioritising, and organisation skills
• A good understanding of a typical procurement process
• Experience of working within the constraints of a company with reporting disciplines
• A proactive hands on approach
• Due to rural location car driver essential

In addition, you will demonstrate attention to detail, with the confidence to use your own initiative together with common sense to solve day-to-day issues

Hours 8.30 to 17.00 Monday to Friday

Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application for this position, however we may contact you in the future to discuss other opportunities.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.