Purchasing Administrator

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Purchasing Administrator to join their dynamic team in Aylesford. This role offers a temp-to-perm opportunity with an immediate start, where you will be responsible for placing production purchase orders, updating sales orders, and ensuring efficient procurement processes. If you have strong administrative skills and experience in manufacturing, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a reputable company while developing your career in purchasing. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will make a significant impact!

Qualifications

• Experience in raising purchase orders and strong administrative skills are essential.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Placing production purchase orders and monitoring order acknowledgements.
• Updating sales orders and maintaining returns register.

Skills

Raising Purchase Orders

Strong Administrative Skills

Proficient in Excel

Experience in Manufacturing/Engineering

Experience with ERP/MRP Systems

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Purchasing Administrator
Aylesford
Temp to Perm – immediate start required
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Salary: £27,000 – £28,000 (depending on experience)

KHR is partnering with a distinguished manufacturer based in Aylesford, seeking an efficient Administrator to join their purchasing team.

Responsibilities

• Placing production purchase orders as per MRP
• Raising purchase requisitions for approval and converting to purchase orders
• Progress chasing purchase orders
• Updating sales orders for purchased items
• Monitoring order acknowledgements
• Maintaining returns register
• Ensuring credit notes are received as required
• Performing ad-hoc tasks as directed by the Purchasing/Procurement Manager

Candidate Profile

• Experience in raising purchase orders
• Strong administrative skills
• Experience in manufacturing/engineering (desirable)
• Proficient in Excel
• Experience with ERP/MRP or similar systems (desirable)

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