Full job descriptionPurchasing Administrator
Highly competitive plus market leading benefits
Macclesfield
Whilst currently based in Macclesfield – the business is moving premises next year to Poynton so we welcome candidates from both Macclesfield, Stockport and all surrounding areas.




We are currently working with a distributor of specialist hardware who now has an excellent opportunity for a pro-active Purchasing Administrator to join their friendly team based in Cheshire.


They can offer a generous salary and benefits package – including private medical, bonus, death in service, 33 days holiday PLUS Christmas shutdown plus a whole host of other benefits!


This is a great opportunity to join a family run company, going through a period of exciting growth. Whilst currently based in Macclesfield – the business is moving premises next year to Poynton so we welcome candidates from both Macclesfield, Stockport and all surrounding areas.


The purpose of the role:


To support and assist the Purchasing Coordinator with Purchase Order Management and Supplier Relationships.


Support the delivery of the department strategy as required.


Duties include:


Purchase Order Administration
*Purchase Order creation and submission
*Update Purchase Orders post supplier confirmation
*Collect and collate relevant data and format concisely for the weekly Back Order Cleanse
*Assist the Purchasing Coordinator with the weekly Purchase Order Hastening Programme
*Maintain Archiving of Purchase Orders


Supplier Management
*Define and manage key supplier relationships to deliver outstanding performance in cost, terms, service, supply and quality
*Recognize supplier expectations and align with our own business objectives


Supplementary Reporting - DIT
*Management of Supplementary Reporting on the Department of International Trades website
*Submission of all imported product by Make, Model, Calibre and Serial Number
*Manage and maintain the DIT Supplementary Reporting Register
*Additional Information covering UK date of arrival and mode of transport
*Amendment of product proof status


Product Brand Management




Essential Skills


*Experience working in a similar supply chain / purchasing admin role
*Excellent communication and relationship management skills
*High level of attention to detail
*Self-motivated
*Ability to work to tight deadlines
*Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise own workload
*IT literate with Microsoft office packages
*Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
*Highly numerate
*Ability to work as part of a diverse team




Apply online or for further information contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR16731