Purchasing Administrator

Purchasing Administrator
Location: Cradley Heath
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am - 5pm, Friday 8am - 12:30pm
Working Week: 38 hours per week

Our client, based in Cradley Heath, is looking to recruit an organised Purchasing Administrator to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys building relationships, managing data and supporting efficient stock control.

Reporting directly to the Purchasing Manager, you will build professional and reliable relationships with suppliers, internal customers and colleagues to ensure stock availability targets are achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain accurate and up to date information within company systems
Provide administrative support to the purchasing function
Manage day to day purchasing queries from internal departments
Complete reconciliations and assist with resolving discrepancies
Carry out accurate data entry and maintain purchasing records
Prepare and submit export documentation to designated freight agents
Assist with customs clearance processes
Identify and support cost-saving strategies through supplier reviews and price comparisons
Assist with stock management for key accounts
Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Skills & Experience Required:
To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who has:

Excellent numeracy and communication skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to self-manage and prioritise workload
A proactive, disciplined, and reliable approach to work
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office packages
Previous experience within purchasing, administration, stock control, or a similar environment would be advantageous
This is a great opportunity to join a successful business offering a varied role with the chance to develop your purchasing skills.

Apply today to be considered for this excellent opportunity