Purchasing Administrator

My client has an opportunity for a Purchasing Administrator to join them on a permanent basis. This is an interesting and challenging role working in a fast-paced environment within the vibrant Procurement team. You will have the opportunity to develop both internal & external relationships whilst assisting to drive the business forward and develop your own career by building on your skills and knowledge.

Role: Purchasing Administrator
Location: Hassocks – a driving license/means of transport essential due to location
Hours: Monday to Friday – 09:00-17:30
Salary: £20,794-£23,215

Responsibilities:

• Assist in sourcing inventory to quality and industry approved standards
• Obtain vendor quotes and input data onto system database
• To support Purchasing Executives to utilise pooling solutions, maintaining optimum inventory levels to support business
• Assist in negotiations with Suppliers to obtain best price, terms and warranty
• Issue purchase orders
• Purchase non-stock items and commercial buys, both on standing orders and for specific requirements.
• Assist with stock checking non-stock items & commercial buys
• Update systems with relevant information
• Chase & review trace paperwork
• Expedite open orders to achieve delivery requirements
• Develop Supplier relationships
• Attend supplier meetings including occasional travel to supplier sites
• Support with obtaining warranty return approvals from suppliers
• Produce data reports, help to monitor departmental KPI’s
• Support the Asset Manager to undertake other duties /projects as required
• Adhere to processes and procedures
• Understand and adhere to Export Control regulations where relevant

Requirements:

• To work a 37.5-hour week, Mon-Fri between 07:00 – 19:00, flexibility on work hours’ essential
• Previous experience working in an administrative role within an office environment desirable
• Knowledge of aircraft components advantageous but not essential
• Professional, confident and courteous phone manner
• Excellent communicator at all levels, good at building relationships
• Capability to use initiative, aptitude to recognise and respond to problems

• Good organisational and time management skills
• Numerate, accurate with the ability to meet deadlines and targets
• Ability to use Excel, Word and Outlook, previous experience with Quantum & NAV favourable
• Performance driven with the desire to succeed
• Flexible and adaptable to work in a busy environment
• Language skills desirable

Benefits
“Privately owned, dynamic & innovative”, our client is a world leading independent aviation company where you will have the opportunity to contribute directly to their success.
The company’s global HQ is set amongst the rolling hills of the South Downs, a perfect environment to work.

Lunch breaks – You can take a walk around the 1km trim trail which circles the fantastic offices. If games are more your thing, there are board games available for staff to use, as well as an Xbox and computer break out room. If you forget your lunch, you can pick up lunch from the food and coffee vans that visit he premises regularly.
Extras – Free parking & electric car charging available, BUPA healthcare, social events, free fruit, cycle to work scheme and more…

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV or apply immediately!

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