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BUYERS ASSISTANT AND OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Alexandrite Recruitment Ltd

Biggin Hill

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 32,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Buyers Assistant and Office Administrator to support the Senior Buyer and manage general administrative tasks. This role involves raising orders, processing invoices, and maintaining supplier communications, all while ensuring a high level of confidentiality. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in Outlook, Word, and Excel, with a can-do attitude and the ability to work independently. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will be valued and make a significant impact on the company's operations.

Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel is essential.
  • Knowledge of Sage is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Senior Buyer and carry out general admin duties.
  • Raise and place orders with suppliers and monitor stock levels.
  • Process invoices and maintain communication with suppliers.

Skills

Outlook
Word
Excel
Sage
Communication Skills
Can-do Attitude
Initiative
Deadline Management
Confidentiality

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

BUYERS ASSISTANT AND OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
£30,000 - £32,000
Full time permanent
Biggin Hill

To assist the Senior Buyer and carry out general admin duties as listed below and to assist sales, shipping and accounts as and when required.

PURCHASING
  1. Raising and placing orders with suppliers via Sage 200 and WAP
  2. Run MRP report - Monitor stock levels, identify purchasing needs, and ensure timely delivery
  3. Processing and filing all delivery notes for goods in
  4. Processing invoices from Suppliers matching them to deliveries received and adding to Sage
  5. Maintain communication with suppliers
  6. Maintain supplier register, periodically reviewing them and updating their Rating as per the Purchasing Process as and when required
  7. Research potential suppliers
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
  1. Adding all internal orders from Fabrication and Precision onto Sage
  2. Uniform and Stationery Management
  3. Outlook diary management
  4. Answering the telephone and re-directing calls as and when necessary
  5. Attending to visitors attending site
  6. Assist with processing of orders and shipping requirements if required
  7. General admin duties such as scanning and shredding
QA
  1. Following a Quality management system ISO9001
SKILLS REQUIRED
  1. A strong knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel is essential
  2. Knowledge of Sage would be beneficial, but not essential
  3. Excellent communication skills
  4. A can-do attitude
  5. Ability to work on own initiative
  6. Able to work and meet tight deadlines
  7. Able to work and deal with people on all levels
  8. Maintaining a high level of confidentiality

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