Business graduate opportunity | Purchasing Administrator £26k

Office Angels • Permanent • Canterbury, Kent, England, United Kingdom • £26k / year • 1d ago

Join Our Clients Dynamic Team as a Purchasing & Order Administrator!

Are you Business/Supply chain graduate (or equivalent)? Are you passionate about procurement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your contributions make a real impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to become a key player in our procurement team!

The company: We're recruiting for a leading organisation, specialising in top brands and products who have key relationships with retailers across the UK and Europe.

The team: You'll be working in very modern offices, as part of a company of 60+. They work extremely hard but you can also take part in social events and team trips, fostering a fun and engaging workplace culture!

The role: As a Purchasing & Order Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting the Supply Chain Supervisor, Brand Managers, and Sales teams. Your primary focus will be ensuring that all purchase orders are placed accurately, maintaining correct due dates in their CRM system, and providing timely updates to relevant stakeholders.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Salary: £26,000 with company profit related and Christmas annual bonuses (worth £5k+)

Your Key Responsibilities would be to:

Ensure tracking numbers are received from suppliers and communicated to the appropriate team members.
Assist in placing purchase orders for senior account managers and the New Business team.
Progress purchase orders efficiently and accurately.
Maintain the Portal by updating and closing completed orders.
Address delivery issues promptly, ensuring resolutions are found the same day.
Create part numbers when necessary.
Perform system cleansing tasks, such as formatting part codes.
Liaise with suppliers to enhance our supply chain, ensuring smooth stock intake and returns.

You'll be the perfect candidate for this role if you have:

A Business/Supply chain degree (or equivalent)
Previous order processing experience
Experience in procurement would be an advantage
A hardworking work ethic
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, capable of fostering efficient collaboration between sales, procurement, and warehouse teams.
A commitment to maintaining 100% accuracy in purchase order placements.
A knack for procuring products at the best prices while upholding our company's standards.
The enthusiasm to be the best and develop - there's heaps of opportunities to grow your career at this company!

Next steps:

If you're excited about the opportunity to contribute to our clients dynamic team and grow within a thriving organisation, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career as a Purchasing Assistant.

Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details. If you successfully refer a friend for the above role, you will receive a £100* voucher of your choice! Terms apply*

Please note if your skills match the requirements for the job then you will receive an e-mail from us (remember to check your junk mail). If you do please call us on (phone number removed) ASAP or within 24 hours to discuss the position in further detail with Bonnie (Candidate Consultant) or Nicola (Permanent Consultant).

We look forward to your application.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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