Contactum Ltd
With a strong heritage in quality, innovation, and reliability we’ve been proudly manufacturing electrical wiring accessories and circuit protection solutions in the UK since 1936. From our UK Head Office & Production Facility in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, we continue to design, engineer and manufacture products trusted by professionals nationwide.
As part of the global alfanar Group — a $2.5 billion leader in the electrical, construction, and energy sectors — Contactum offers the stability of an established brand with the exciting opportunities of a global business. We are proud to combine the strength of our British manufacturing roots with a future-focused approach to growth, technology, and global expansion.
At Contactum, people come first — whether that’s our customers or our team. With 90 years of proud British manufacturing behind us, we’ve built a reputation for quality products and even better people. We are passionate about building robust, reliable solutions — and equally passionate about building great careers.
Join us and be part of a company where tradition meets innovation, and where your skills can make a real impact.
Job Purpose:
You’ll enjoy a varied workload with plenty of responsibility from day one. Your daily activities will include handling time-critical purchasing tasks, maintaining accurate data within our ERP system, and ensuring strong communication with suppliers to keep operations running smoothly.
The role:
*Create, update, and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders in accordance with procurement requirements and company policies.
*Collect data from Suppliers required to raise PO
*Ensure PO’s costs match with supplier order confirmation.
*Monitor and chase deliver dates and availability to raised PO’s.
*Create and maintain accurate material data on SAP.
*Co-Ordination Coordinate with various departments to ensure time procurement and deliver of materials.
*Support the investigation of shortages/missing items from delivery.
Skills & Competencies:
*Proven experience in an administrative role, preferably in a procurement or purchasing environment.
*Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
*Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
*Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
*Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
*Familiarity with procurement software (SAP Materials Management ) or tools is an advantage.
*A proactive and adaptable approach with a willingness to learn.