Purchasing Administrator

Job description

  Location
Basingstoke, Hampshire
·  Salary
£ 9 - £ 10 / Hour
·  Category
Procurement & Supply Chain - Buyer / Puchasing
·  Job type
Temporary
·  Industry
Procurement and Supply Chain
·  External Reference
PA2006

Purchasing Administrator / Assistant

Temp - Approx 3 months ( Possibly Temp to Perm)

£9.00 - £10.00 per hour

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Basingstoke, Hampshire

Our client is looking for a Purchasing Administrator / Assistant to join their busy supply chain team in supporting buyers and ensure the appropriate resources are in place to meet manufacturing demands.

You will be flexible and forward thinking and have a hands-on approach and have excellent attention to detail.

Your duties will include:

� Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs
� Track orders and ensure timely delivery
� Update internal databases with order details (dates, suppliers, quantities, discounts)
� Conduct market research to identify pricing trends
� Evaluate offers from suppliers and negotiate better prices
� Maintain updated records of invoices and contracts
� Follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders
� Liaise with warehouse staff to ensure all products arrive in good condition

Requirements:

*Work experience in an administration and/or purchasing environment
*Good understanding of supply chain procedures
*Hands-on experience with purchasing software
*Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, Outlook
*Solid organizational skills
*Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
*A strong team player
*Meticulous attention to detail
*Able to multitask

This is a temporary position likely to last approximately 3 months, however there could be an opportunity for a Temp to Perm role.

Please apply to Adecco Basingstoke

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