We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Purchasing Administrator to manage the stock procurement process in our growing e-commerce operation.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, this newly created position will serve as the pivotal link between our product suppliers, warehouse team, and the customer sales & support team.
Job Specification
Mon-Fri | 9:00am – 5:00pm Salary: £28-32k (depending on experience)
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
Benefits: Group Life Assurance | Health Cash Plan | 10% Employer Pension Contribution | 25 Days Holiday | Discretionary Annual Bonus | Long-Service Holiday Award Scheme
Responsibilities:
Order processing
Place orders for replenishment stock and new products
Place customer dropship orders with suppliers
Compare order acknowledgements with POs and resolve issues
Delivery management o Monitor and chase stock deliveries
Update dropship orders with tracking information for our customers
Work with Goods-In & suppliers to resolve stock shortages/damage
Work with the sales team & suppliers to resolve dropship delivery issues
Backorder management
Compare orders with deliveries & maintain accurate backorder information
Work with suppliers to resolve backorder discrepancies
Review customer backorders daily with the sales team
Assist the sales team with answering customer queries on stock availability
Data & system management
Compare PO vs invoice pricing and resolve discrepancies with suppliers
Monitor suppliers’ stock availability of dropship items & update website
Optimise stock levels based on stock turn/lead-time/storage capacity etc.
Work with Operations & New Product Introduction to manage obsolete or replaced product lines
Reporting to: The Operations Manager
Person Specification Qualifications
Good passes in English and Maths at GSCE
Minimum of 3 A-levels or equivalent Key skills
Strong communication skills and confident dealing with suppliers on the phone
Concise, accurate & unambiguous in e-mail communications
Tenacious & able to determinedly chase issues to successful conclusion
Highly organised & analytical, with a strong attention to detail
Proactive and dynamic approach to work
Intermediate-level
Excel skills required Experience
Previous experience of working within a commercial purchasing department or similar operational administrative role would be highly beneficial
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Purchasing Administrator
32 - 40 hour
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Education
No minimum education required
What we offer
Hours
32 to 40 hours per week
Employment type
permanent
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