Based in Heywood, North Manchester, our client is a highly successful global engineering firm that offers a great working environment. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Purchasing Administrator to join and support a successful and very busy Spares Department. This is a 10 month FTC due to an internal project. This is an office-based role, working Monday – Friday.
THE JOB
Reporting to the Spares Manager, as Purchasing Administrator you will be fully responsible for all the departments administrative support, which will include:
- Processing and completing various orders for manufactured parts and equipment.
- Maintaining purchasing progress by effectively communicating locally and internationally, creating orders, comparison of prices and dealing with any issues.
- Following through with vendors on shipments and deliveries.
- Maintaining accurate records.
- Following up files of purchases, shipments, and related matters.
- Delivering a range of administrative tasks to ensure orders are delivered on time, by liaising with local and international suppliers.
- The day-to-day use of SAPB1.
THE PERSON
The ideal Purchasing Administrator will have previously worked in a busy procurement environment or busy spares environment offering administrative support. You will require excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships both internally and externally. You will be expected to support multiple projects throughout the team; therefore, you must be a robust character that is highly organised and can confidently problem solve. You will need to be reactive to change and have a flexible approach to all that you do. The ability to work to your own initiative is essential along with a keen eye for detail.
THE BENEFITS
In return you will benefit from a highly supportive team, a great working environment and a competitive benefits package which includes 25 days holiday + bank holidays, a health insurance scheme, life assurance, free parking, and paid overtime. Please get in touch for further details.
