Purchasing Administration Team Lead

1 day ago


Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Austin Fraser Full time

Job Title: Purchasing Administration Team Lead

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About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Purchasing Administration Team Lead to join our Austin Fraser team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Purchasing team with day-to-day responsibilities, including managing dashboards, KPIs, trackers, and purchasing reporting. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract position.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage purchasing tasks and processes across the department
  • Support account management with supplier feedback and meeting content
  • Develop strategies to find cost-effective ways of working
  • Place orders with suppliers for non-stock and stock orders once the sales order has been received
  • Liaise closely with the Sales department for any enquiry handovers
  • Maintain strong working relationships with vendors

Requirements:

  • Prior people management experience (essential)
  • Prior experience in a fast-paced construction or related industry procurement department
  • Proficient in IT packages (including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Good knowledge within purchasing, including objective and KPI setting and tracking

Benefits:

  • Estimated salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum
  • Casual dress code
  • Life Insurance: Lump sum of 4 x salary
  • Bluecrest Health biennial assessment (discounted for VJT employees)
  • Holiday Entitlement: 33 days including 8 bank holidays
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme: free confidential support service, offering a range of services including Financial Services, Family Care & Legal Advice
  • Annual bonus entitlement (eligibility criteria apply)
  • Paid Company events
  • Employee Referral Programme
  • New starter gift box
  • Weekly fruit boxes in the office
  • Free onsite parking
  • Christmas shutdown
  • Employee Excellence Award each quarter
  • Paid leave to work on group charitable projects

What We Offer:

Austin Fraser offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career development and growth.

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