Job Description

A Product Sales Purchasing Administrator is required to join the Purchasing team in modern offices in Coalville

Working as part of the Product Sales Purchasing team responsible for all aspects of buying and inventory management for a designated range of products held within the main Distribution Centre.

Duties will involve:

• Monitor and manage stock replenishment in DC ensuring stock availability at all times whilst minimizing and preventing long stocks.
• To place orders according to the purchasing schedule
• To follow/monitor the purchase orders until goods are delivered as per the order requirements.
• Coordinating with QA ensuring the stock meets the quality required.
• Resolve delivery issues raised by the warehouse by liaising with suppliers quickly and efficiently
• Expedite all outstanding orders on a weekly basis ensuring system delivery dates are updated and accurate for all users to view.
• Resolve day to day customer queries on all products and orders, liaising with customer services
• Resolve all invoice queries
• Take a proactive approach to reducing out of stocks.
• Produce & Monitor supplier performances reports and take steps to rectify non-conforming suppliers.
• Provide cover when other team members are absent.
• Perform any other ad hoc duties that are required when necessary.

In return

• A chance to work as part of a great team doing a rewarding job
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced holiday of 33 days per year (inc banks) which increases with service up to 38 days per year (inc banks)
• Participation in our employee recognition scheme
• Progression opportunities

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Positive, can-do attitude, with drive to be successful. Organized, diligent, self-sufficient, and reliable. Strong team player. A desire to facilitate and embrace continuous improvement within the Business. Good understanding of Supply Chain processes and Procedures. Competent user of Microsoft Excel. Competent Mathematical skills. Have used an MRP/ERP in previous positions. Ability to work in an organized and methodical manner to meet timescales and deadlines is essential. Use of SAP is an advantage.