Purchasing Controller

2 weeks ago


Manor Park, United Kingdom Cordant People Full time

**Job Title**:
Purchasing Controller
**Salary**:
£24,000 - £28,000 (DOE)
**Location**:
Runcorn
**Hours**:
08:30am - 16:30pm (Monday to Friday)
**The Role**:

- To process invoices and reconcile delivery notes to invoices received and purchase orders raised.
- To generate new part items and add purchase invoices into the account system.
- To post bank payments, refunds and allocation.
- Cashbook posting.
- To process staff expenses.
- To maintain and review the purchase ledger periodically to identify and correct any discrepancies.
- To check supplier payment runs to ensure accuracy and adherence to agreed payment terms.
- To liaise with the Financial Controller to make sure financial controls are implemented and areas for improvement are identified.
- To liaise with suppliers and resolve any queries regarding outstanding payments.
- To assist the Financial Controller with reporting.
- To work closely with other members of the Finance Team and to gain an understanding of the Credit Control role and processes in order to provide cover as necessary.
- To provide adhoc accounting duties to support the wider team.
- To liaise with Sales, Production, and Manufacturing departments to ensure all raw materials and ancillary products are purchased efficiently and with cost awareness to satisfy customer requirements.
- To liaise with internal teams to ensure that staff are updated on availability and lead times of raw materials.
- To manage the internal processing and sale of ancillary products.
- Ensure that all purchase invoices are authorised and processed in a timely manner.
- Manage the Approved / Preferred supplier register ensuring that excellent business relationships are maintained.

**Skills / Experience required**:

- Excellent negotiation and communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Strong MS Office knowledge (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Experience of using accounting packages (e.g. Sage or equivalent).
- Experience of Purchase Ledger.
- Experience of financial reporting.
- Proactive in seeking new business relationships.
- Ability to devise and implement robust systems and work practices.
- Ability to create and manage working databases / spreadsheets.

Please note that Cordant People are an equal opportunities employer


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