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Purchasing Administrator
April 20, 2022 | Comments Off on Purchasing Administrator
£25,000 - £28,000 + Benefits
A conscientious, dynamic and adaptable Purchasing Administrator with experience of purchasing, stock management and general office administration is required to join a leading supplier of Workplace Hygiene, Clothing, PPE and Safety Equipment.
Since 1964 Cornish Industrial Supplies (CIS) has supplied businesses working across the hospitality, pharmaceutical, and food production sectors. Specialising in Corporate & hi-visibility clothing, hand protection and safety footwear, their professional and personal service has become a hallmark of their 50 years in business.
The successful Purchasing Administrator will be detail orientated with a drive to ensure accurate records are maintained whilst avoiding getting lost in the detail. The ideal candidate will be experienced in raising and chasing purchase orders as part of a multi-faceted, broader administrative role.
In return, the Purchasing Administrator will have the genuine opportunity to develop the scope of the role as the company continues on its journey of recent, sustained growth. You'll become an integral part of the team as those around you rely on your ability to provide a strong, commercially minded administrative purchasing support function across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Raising & chasing purchase orders
- Sending out enquiries & chasing supplier quotes
- Ordering office stationery & supplies
- Sales Order Processing
- Taking incoming enquiries and phone answering
- Set up and management of supplier account opening process
Skills & Experience
- Previous successful experience in a purchasing administration role
- Strong administration skills with attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple challenges at once
- A naturally creative problem solver
- Reliable with a positive attitude
- Ability to understand the difference between value & price
- Enjoy negotiation
- Experience in supporting fast growing organisations in Purchasing, Operations or Office management roles (desirable)
This is an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Administrator to join a truly forward-thinking organisation as it continues to grow. A pleasant working environment, competitive salary and great benefits package are all on offer. Apply now!