Business Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Bourne End; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage purchase orders and ensure accurate receipt of goods. This role involves clerical, administrative, and analytical support to the Operations & IT Manager, with responsibilities including stock management and query resolution.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or procurement roles preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Raise and validate Purchase Orders for stock and non-stock items.
• Maintain monthly order files and manage safety stock levels.
• Resolve purchasing and related queries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

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-------------------------------------- 4th August 2025 Start Date ---------------------------------------------

The Role

The purpose of this role is to raise purchase orders with various suppliers, ensure accurate receipt and booking of goods into our system, resolve related queries, and process all relevant documentation, including import and duty paperwork. The role also involves preparing and checking purchase invoices before system entry and providing clerical, administrative, and analytical support to the Operations & IT Manager, to whom this role reports.

Key Responsibilities

1. Raise and validate all Purchase Orders for stock items within group companies.
2. Raise and validate all Purchase Orders for stock items outside the group companies.
3. Maintain the monthly order file, including managing safety stock levels for key items, as the basis for calculating replenishment requirements.
4. Plan, raise, and expedite all work orders for items produced on-site.
5. Process and control the PO requisition process for non-stock items, ensuring all budgetary information is complete and accurate.
6. Raise and validate all Purchase Orders for non-stock items with various suppliers.
7. Expedite and report on outstanding Purchase Order lines weekly.
8. Ensure goods are received and booked into the business system promptly.
9. Assist in stock counts and investigations as required.
10. Maintain and update a price file for regularly ordered goods.
11. Resolve and report on purchasing and related queries.