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Purchasing Administrator (Leeds, UK)

We have an exciting opportunity for an accurate, organised and confident individual based at our Leeds office.

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UK-Based Position

The role requires someone with a 'can do' attitude and a good variety of skills. You will be required to manage your own workload and will need to have the flexibility to adapt quickly to different situations.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills as well as being aware of a time critical service, ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure, a good general level of literacy, numeracy and computer skills are essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Raising purchase orders.

  • Progressing outstanding purchase orders.

  • Checking availability of goods in relation to lead times.

  • Updating the sales team as to the status of their order.

  • Releasing purchase orders via the purchase order authorisation system.

  • Raising purchase orders and progressing direct to site deliveries as necessary.

  • Arranging internal transfers between warehouses.

  • Adding new stock items and manufacturing items to the inventory database.

  • Manage supplier/sales queries and complaints as required.

  • Build and maintain relationships with colleagues, suppliers and customers.

  • Manage the expectations of the sales team.

  • Answering the phone, directing calls and taking messages.

  • Supporting the sales administration teams when needed.

  • Checking current costings, latest pricing with vendors and assist with cost reductions.

  • Ensuring all database information is accurate in relation to all lead/review times by supplier.

  • Making sure price lists and price lists databases are current and accurate and update as necessary.

  • Learning product terminology.

  • Maintaining and updating Slim 4 forecasting system.

  • Forecast planning.

  • Assist with arranging collections and clearances of international imports as required.

  • Visiting suppliers as and when required.

  • Attending trade shows as and when required.

  • Maintain procedures and processes.

 Skills Required:

  • Understanding of ERP and stock management systems would be advantageous but is not essential.

  • A high level of accuracy is essential.

  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications – Word and Excel.

  • Good written and verbal communication skills.

  • Self-motivated, proactive and takes ownership.

  • Excellent organisation skills – planning/organised and efficient.

  • To be able to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities/deadlines.

  • Full driving licence and have the flexibility to travel.

Please only apply for this role if you are able to work in our Leeds office.

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