Job Description

Our client is an industry-leading manufacturer of home improvement products spanning contemporary extensions, conservatories, orangeries, roofs, glass, windows and doors in both uPVC and aluminium. Part of a £40m+ turnover Group that also owns and runs two of the North’s most successful retail installers, we’re proud to have been awarded 'Manufacturer of the Year’ status at the Wakefield Business Awards.

Following unprecedented growth, we are recruiting for a strong administrator to work in our busy purchasing department. Your role will involve raising and placing purchase orders, processing quotations and electronic orders in accordance with customer / product specification onto Window Designer.

You will be a quick learner, with strong IT skills. You will have a positive outlook, be highly motivated with a can-do approach, enthusiastic and committed. A strong focus on doing the right thing for the customer, creating win-wins and displaying energy and tenacity is a must. This a fast-paced evolving environment so be prepared to adapt well to change.

In return we offer a benefits package including pension, health cash plan and free parking.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday 08.30am to 5.00pm.

Role Responsibilities

·To raise and place purchase orders with external suppliers;

·To be responsible for processing order confirmations and delivery notes;

·To advise suppliers of any discrepancies, i.e. incorrect goods or missing items and ensure queries are resolved;

·To set up new suppliers onto the in-house IT system;

·To process codes and costs accurately;

·To ensure that suppliers provide confirmations and prices, chasing up confirmations and prices where required;

·To develop your skills and knowledge and provide cover across the purchasing team when required;

·To work as part of a team and develop positive working relationships.

Person Attributes

·Excellent I.T skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages;

·Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy;

·A strong team player who can work on their own initiative or as part of team;

·Excellent communication skills;

·Previous experience in a purchasing admin role would be an advantage;

·Excellent administration skills;

·The ability to prioritise and manage own workload;

·Previous experience of working with a high number of stock products;

·A willingness to undertake further training.

Please send your CV and covering letter

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities