Purchasing Administrator

1 week ago


Ipswich, United Kingdom Cottrell Moore Ltd Full time

Purchasing Assistant

We are one of the largest independent, value added distributors of end-user compute services in the UK. The company operates in several vertical markets, such as Education, Enterprise and the Public Sector. We are looking for an experienced Purchase Administrator to join our fast-paced and proactive purchasing team.

You do not need experience within a purchasing department as full training will be given.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • 20 days annual leave, rising with years of service.
  • Yearly profit-related pay bonus scheme
  • Full training, on-going learning and development support
  • Fully funded NVQ’s and professional qualifications
  • Life assurance
  • Health insurance
  • Full EAP services, with access to counselling, physiotherapy services, a 24/7 virtual GP and our perks and reward scheme
  • Staff Purchases
  • Community outreach days and charity activities

To be successful in this role you will require the following skills, as well as the desire to develop as full training is given:

  • General administration experience as well as knowledge of Word, Excel and other Microsoft packages
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Organisation and time management
  • Strong communication and relationship building skills.
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative.

The Role:

As a Purchasing Assistant you will collaborate with our purchasing team to ensure the smooth day-to-day function, supporting them and our other departments with the timely ordering of goods as required. Consulting with suppliers to gather pricing and lead times, and ensuring any relevant information is communicated effectively across the business. The role will be a developing position, as your knowledge and experience increase so would your duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting the purchasing team and providing support where needed.
  • Liaising with internal sales team and identifying procurement requirements.
  • Sourcing available product options from vendor network
  • Placing purchase orders, tracking progress and communicating with wider team
  • Managing stock levels and reporting on product lifecycle/ageing stock
  • Requesting and maintaining pricelists
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, colleagues and stakeholders
  • Recording, monitoring and reporting on vendor performance
  • Researching new vendors, brands and staying up-to-date with industry trends
  • Monitoring rebate performance and targets

Working Hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-17:30



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