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Purchasing Administrator

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TipTopJob

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Logistics
    Business, Operations & Strategy

AI generated summary

  • You need prior purchase order experience, strong admin skills, good Excel knowledge, and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems. Manufacturing/engineering background is a plus.
  • You will place purchase orders, raise and convert requisitions, progress chase orders, update sales orders, monitor acknowledgments, maintain returns, ensure credits, and assist the manager as needed.

Requirements

  • Previous experience raising purchase orders
  • Solid administration skills
  • Experience working within manufacturing/engineering (desirable)
  • Good Excel skills
  • Previous experience with ERP/MRP or similar systems (desirable)

Responsibilities

  • Placing production purchase orders as determined by MRP
  • Raising purchase requisitions for approval and converting them to purchase orders
  • Progress chasing purchase orders
  • Updating sales orders for purchased items
  • Monitoring order acknowledgements
  • Maintain returns register
  • Ensure credit notes are received as required
  • Ad:hoc work as requested by the Purchasing/Procurement Manager

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Purchasing Administrator.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Aylesford.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours are Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm.

Is this position temporary or permanent?

This position is temporary to permanent, with an immediate start.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range is GBP 27,000 to GBP 28,000, depending on experience.

What are the main responsibilities of the Purchasing Administrator?

Responsibilities include placing production purchase orders, raising and converting purchase requisitions, progress chasing purchase orders, updating sales orders, monitoring order acknowledgements, maintaining a returns register, ensuring credit notes are received, and performing ad-hoc work as requested by the Purchasing/Procurement Manager.

What qualifications are preferred for the candidate?

Preferred qualifications include previous experience raising purchase orders, solid administration skills, experience within manufacturing/engineering, good Excel skills, and previous experience with ERP/MRP or similar systems.

How should candidates prepare their CV?

Candidates should ensure their CV is reviewed for layout, spelling, and grammar, is up to date, and submit a clean copy in Word format if it contains heavy graphics.

What kind of company is KHR Recruitment Ltd?

KHR Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is a recruitment specialist trading under this name.

How can candidates stay informed about job alerts and updates?

Candidates can keep in touch with KHR online for job alerts, industry updates, and market information.

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