Purchasing Administrator

Salary-:
- £22000 - £26000 per annum- Location-:
- Christchurch, Dorset, South West, EnglandOur client in Bournemouth is looking for a Purchasing Administrator to join them on a permanent basis.

Please note, this role is open to British citizens only. Anyone with a background in administration and not necessarily purchasing will be considered.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, as Purchasing Administrator you will be primarily focused on providing administrative support to the Procure to Pay process. You will be working closely with all members of the Supply Chain team to achieve the successful operation of the business while ensuring adherence to all Process and Procedures.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Review purchase requisitions against the preferred supplier list
- Process purchase orders and action amendments as required
- Expedite Orders and maintain open order book reports
- Complete new supplier set up forms
- Produce management information reports
- Maintain Procurement system and ensure compliance with procedures

**Core Competencies**
- Able to hold an SC-Level security clearance
- Commitment to continuous improvement and the development and improvement of functional processes and procedures.
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation in accordance with all applicable processes and procedures.
- Adhere to all safety assessments, controls and/or mitigations.
- Undertake mandatory training as required by the business

**Personal Skill & Attributes**
- Good communicator, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
- Good team player and enjoys working collaboratively
- Highly self-motivated, assertive and resilient with the ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills,
- Financial and commercial awareness.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office software, Advanced knowledge of Excel is desirable
- Experience of ERP/MRP systems is advantageous.

**Other Information**
Permanent role

Location: Bournemouth

**Salary**: £26,000

Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet these criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.