Purchasing Administrator

Salary: -25,000 - -28,000 per annum (DOE)

We are currently recruiting for a Purchasing Administrator to join our client''s team in Barking. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual with strong administrative skills and an interest in purchasing and supply chain operations.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the purchasing function, ensuring purchase orders are processed efficiently, suppliers are kept informed and deliveries arrive on time.

• Purchase Order Management: Raise, process, track and issue purchase orders to suppliers, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.

• Supplier Liaison: Maintain regular communication with suppliers regarding order confirmations, lead times, pricing and delivery schedules.

• Order Expediting: Proactively follow up on delayed or outstanding deliveries, helping to minimise disruption to daily operations.

• Invoice & Payment Queries: Match purchase orders against goods received notes (GRNs) and supplier invoices, liaising with the Accounts Payable team to resolve any discrepancies.

• System & Data Maintenance: Maintain accurate purchasing records and update relevant information across internal systems.

• Inventory Support: Monitor stock levels, assist with replenishment requirements and support internal departments with purchasing requisitions.

• Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.

• One-hour unpaid lunch break.

• Company pension scheme.

• Bi-annual bonus scheme.

• Free on-site parking.

-25,000 - -28,000 per annum, depending on experience.

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented and confident communicating with suppliers and internal departments. The ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records and work proactively to ensure orders and deliveries run smoothly will be key to success in this role.

If you have strong administration skills and are looking to develop your career within purchasing, we would love to hear from you!

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