Purchasing Administrator

We have an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing and Inventory Administrator to join a small team based in Tring.

You will be responsible for purchasing the best quality equipment, parts, goods and services at the most competitive prices for the Company. The position is also responsible for building and maintaing good relationships with new and existing suppliers and ensuring the Company s stock and inventory levels are kept within the desired ranges to meet Company objectives. Duties will include processing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, tracking orders, creating and maintaining an inventory, quality assurance and liaising with inventory teams and management.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform purchasing activities to assure that orders are placed and fulfilled within stated lead times
• Obtain vendor quotes and input data onto system database
• Prepare and process POs with parent company to source the vast majority of products within the Company's guidelines for supplies and equipment
• Ensure purchase orders are consistent with sales orders received and transmit the information regarding deliveries to the sales team
• Manage and control stock levels within established ranges through the Company's ERP system
• Expedite open orders to achieve delivery requirements
• Work with Accounting on inventory control and reporting procedures
• Support with obtaining warranty return approvals from suppliers
• Accurately maintain the Company's record-keeping for all purchase orders
• Prepare for and participate in ongoing cycle counts and annual inventory counts, adjust inventory records for discrepancies as directed, and make recommendations to improve the process
• Track savings for the Company as a result of purchasing actions

Harris Lord is acting as the employment agency for this vacancy

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