We are recruiting for a Business Support & Procurement Administrator to join a company situated just outside of Leighton Buzzard. This a fantastic opportunity to join a well established & growing company, who are one of the market leaders within their sector!
Working Hours: 09:00am – 17:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Location: Outside of Leighton Buzzard, fully office based. Potential for 1-day remote working, upon completion of probation.
Contract Type: Perm.
Overview:
*You will act as the link between Suppliers, Sales, & Logistics teams. The purpose is to ensure goods are ordered, received, & prepared for customer requirements. You will play a key role in maintaining optimal stock levels & executing supplier governance tasks. The Procurement Department is a new addition to the Operations. This provides a rare opportunity for the right candidate to help shape the department & contribute.
Key Responsibilities:
*Order Management & Stock Optimisation - Raising Purchase Orders (POs) & creating Works Orders to meet production/customer demands.
*Proactively forecasting stock requirements to maintain & prevent shortages or overstock.
*Allocation of Sales Orders, ensuring delivery to customers.
*Maintaining & auditing high-quality data across various internal systems to ensure accuracy.
*Collaborating with the Warehouse team to manage inbound schedules, ensuring stock levels remain within operational limits, to avoid bottlenecks or excessive stock.
*Supplier Management & Pricing Control - Collaborate with suppliers to secure favourable pricing.
*Ensure all supplier documentation is accurate, up-to-date, & reviewed in strict alignment with the Policies.
*Monitor/enforce adherence to the Company Code of Conduct, proactively identifying/resolving any non-conformances.
*Conduct regular supplier evaluations.
*Maintain precise pricing records within Sage 200, ensuring all cost updates are communicated promptly.
*Partner with the Sales team to strategy & implement pricing increases.
*Product Maintenance/Knowledge - As part of the Procurement team you will serve as an internal subject matter expert on our product range, ensuring that our technical data is robust and that new product launches are executed flawlessly.
*Maintain accurate/detailed stock records within Sage 200.
*Develop a deep understanding of component parts, technical drawings, & fixings to provide expert guidance on product specifications.
*Empower the Sales team by providing accurate pricing and feasibility assessments.
Skills & Competencies:
*Knowledge of SAGE 200 & CRM systems.
*Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail and data accuracy.
*Medium to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
*Proven experience working with ERP and Stock Management systems.
*Exceptional organisational/time-management skills.
*The ability to multitask/manage competing priorities effectively.
*Excellent written/verbal communication skills across all levels of the business.
*A collaborative team player.
*Self-confident, professional, & composed when working under pressure.
*Dedicated to continuous learning & proactive personal development.
Benefits:
*23 days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidays/Christmas shutdown.
*Wellness day every 6 months.
*Competitive salary.
*Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
*Potential for 1 day WFH (after probation period).