Purchasing Administrator

Location: Ringwood

Salary: £26K - £28K dependent upon experience

Hours: 08:30-17:00, Mon-Fri, 30 mins lunch break, Office based 

Benefits: Free parking; 20 days holiday rising to 25 days with length of service plus Bank Holidays; Company Pension Plan; Access to company share saving scheme; Life insurance – 1 year’s salary for death in service

Aspire Jobs are delighted to be working with a well-established company in Ringwood who are a market leader in their field.  Our client is seeking candidates with strong administrative skills, who enjoy working in a fast-paced office environment, are exceptional in maintaining accurate records and providing first-class support.  This is a new role where you will support the Purchasing team in various tasks related to procurement and supplier management.  You must be able to hit the ground running with a “can-do” attitude.  

Requirements of the Purchasing Administrator:

• Must possess strong office administration experience
• Purchasing and buying experience would be beneficial but not essential
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Be proficient with MS Office applications, particularly Excel
• Must be able to hit the ground running       
• Confident communicator with the ability to speak to suppliers and internal colleagues
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Be able to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to remain calm within a fast-paced working environment

Responsibilities of the Purchasing Administrator:

• Raise and process purchase orders in line with delivery schedules
• Maintain accurate supplier, product information and pricing information
• Maintain Purchase Order due dates and back orders
• Liaise with suppliers regarding deliveries, shortages and discrepancies
• Deal with invoice queries
• Liaise with the warehouse and review stock levels to ensure continuous supply