Purchasing Administrator
Posted 3 hours 4 minutes ago by Webrecruit
Burnley, Lancashire
About UsProcess Instruments is a double Queen's award-winning market leader in the manufacture of innovative and high-quality water quality instrumentation. We are proud of our growth record, our position as cutting edge in our industry and our ethos, values, and culture. Last year showed us up 20% on orders compared to the previous year, and we have an ambitious growth strategy, supported by recently launched products and an exciting pipeline of innovations. As preferred or framework suppliers to Scottish, Welsh, Northumbrian, Northern Ireland and Irish Water, we are firmly established as a trusted name in the industry.
The Benefits- Salary of £23,000 - £25,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Annual company performance related bonus
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Company uniform
- Group life scheme (4 salary)
- Annual team bonding and social events
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking
We're looking for an organised purchasing professional with strong communication skills and excellent attention to detail to join our market leading organisation. This role offers a varied day to day where your organisational and problem solving skills make a visible difference, playing an important part in keeping operations running smoothly.
Join a company with a proud culture, values and ongoing success, offering continuous training and professional development to help you build your skills.
The RoleAs a Purchasing Administrator, you will support the purchasing process to ensure materials and components are ordered, tracked and delivered efficiently. You will create purchase orders and arrange authorisation using company systems, obtain competitive quotes from suppliers, confirm lead times and delivery dates, and work alongside the Manufacturing team regarding upcoming and ongoing requirements.
You will also support stock management by booking deliveries, managing scheduled monthly orders and assisting with stock checks.
Key Responsibilities- Build strong supplier relationships
- Manage and implement monthly scheduled orders
- Prepare shipping paperwork for customer orders
- Book courier collections using online portals
To be considered as a Purchasing Administrator you will need:
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Strong communication skills
- Problem solving ability and the ability to work to deadlines
- Resilience, determination and a proactive attitude
- Attention to detail
- The ability to work well individually and as part of a team
Other organisations may call this role Procurement Administrator, Supply Chain Administrator, Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Co ordinator, Buying Assistant, or Buyer.
Equal OpportunitiesWebrecruit and Process Instruments are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.