Purchasing Administrator

Job Title: Purchasing Coordinator

Salary: £28,000 annually

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:45 am to 4:45 pm (Work from home on a Friday)

Location: Knutsford

Overview:

As the Purchasing Coordinator, you will work closely with operational partners to execute procurement activities efficiently and align with supply plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source materials regionally, ensuring cost-effectiveness, timeliness, and completeness of orders
• Oversee operational purchasing activities including creation, monitoring, and updates in collaboration with supply partners
• Determine appropriate transportation methods for goods
• Collaborate with Product Management, Sales, and Regional Supply Chain Manager to negotiate special purchase prices and contracts
• Assist Supply Managers in exception management, resolving issues promptly, and providing updates to stakeholders
• Approve partner invoices as needed
• Handle complaints related to damages and service issues for inbound materials
• Manage inventory levels in regional core hubs, including slow-moving, aged, and excess inventory
• Maintain system processes and paperwork according to delivery instructions
• Update relevant data in IT systems
• Provide regular performance metrics (KPIs) and identify areas for continuous improvement within the procurement process

Requirements:

• Minimum of three years of professional purchasing experience in a medium-sized company, preferably in retail, distribution
• Fluent in business English (spoken and written); additional European languages are a plus
• Proficient in MS Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Material Management systems like SAP MM
• Bachelor's degree or commercial education in purchasing/category management
• Strong numerical skills and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication, presentation, and teamwork skills
• Ability to network effectively and collaborate across departments

Interested? Call Olivia on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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