Purchasing Administrator

Description
If you enjoy working within a collaborative and diverse culture sharing ideas and working together, join our team and help us make a difference to drive our business forward.
We are growing at a wonderful rate and are always on the lookout for exceptional talent, whether you are looking to take that next step in your career or taking your first steps into the working world, we will make sure your journey with us will be exciting and rewarding and that you will have all the support and training you need to develop and succeed.
About Us
Alternative Heat specializes in the design, supply, and installation of a wide range of Offsite Prefabricated solutions for the commercial M&E sectors throughout Ireland, UK and mainland Europe. Through continuous investment within our teams, and our facilities, we have grown strongly over the years and established ourselves as a market leader within the offsite pre-fabrication industry throughout Ireland and the UK.
Due to continued growth, we are looking to integrate a Purchasing Administrator to support our growing Procurement department in our fabulous new Head Quarters based in Banbridge. This post is permanent contract. It is an amazing opportunity for a candidate that wants to gain experience with a progressive and dynamic company to further your career.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Procurement you will be an essential part of the team, supporting our business needs and progressing your career.
Job Title: Purchasing Administrator
Location: Head Quarters – Banbridge, Co Down
Hours: 38 hrs per week. 8.00am to 5.00pm Mon to Thurs & 8.00am to 3.00pm Friday
Salary: Competitive depending on experience
Responsible to: Head of Procurement
Key Responsibilities
* To provide full administration support to a busy purchasing department
* Process and record a large number of documents daily, including uploading purchase orders to project folders.
* To be responsible for all paperwork relating to incoming / outgoing deliveries including all necessary customs declarations
* To provide information by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data / trends
* Completing new supplier vendor forms
* Maintain procurement systems and ensure compliance with the agreed procedures.
* Working as part of a team and on own initiative to ensure that all information is correct and accurate on all systems.
* Attending meetings, noting, and recording minutes of key discussions and decisions made.
* To maintain high standards of work within the department.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Good Microsoft Office skills – to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
* Ability to take ownership of their duties and a willingness to grow and learn within their team and the company.
* 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above or equivalent, these must include Mathematics and English Language
* Minimum 3 years previous experience in a similar administration role
* Demonstrate a good ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent attention to detail. • Good communication & literacy skills.
Desirable Criteria:
* An understanding of mechanical and electrical materials within the construction/engineering sector
* Previous experience working in a construction, engineering, or manufacturing background.
Benefits
Full in-house training and career development opportunities.
Competitive pension scheme.
Life assurance scheme.
Health cash plan.
Full access to smart wellbeing platform.
Annual flu vaccine
Free annual health check during working hours.
Annual leave increasing in line with length of service.
Lavish Long service awards
Generously funded social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Social and Wellbeing committee.
Electric vehicle charging ports
Full access to car emergency kit.
Annual Christmas raffle
Yearly allowance for AH Branded clothing merchandise
Secure, free onsite parking.
Dedicated departmental budget allocated annually for team building events during working hours
Free Barista Style Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Tea, and Fruit provided daily.
Friendly and supportive working environment in state-of-the-art facilities