Purchasing Assistant/Data Administrator

Keymore Construction; Newry; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Purchasing Assistant / Data Administrator in a forward-thinking construction firm. This role involves managing purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure smooth operations. You'll also handle multiple databases, ensuring data accuracy and transparency across departments. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role within the construction industry and possess strong organizational and communication skills. If you're self-motivated and eager to contribute to cost-saving projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role in the construction industry.
• Proficiency in IT and relevant systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders and expedite orders with suppliers.
• Manage databases and maintain supplier relationships.
• Assist with cost-saving projects and additional admin tasks.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Customer Service

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Discretion and Confidentiality

Proactive Attitude

Self-motivation

Tools

Database Management Systems

IT Systems

Job description

Purchasing Assistant / Data Administrator

We are excited to present an excellent opportunity for a Data Administrator / Purchasing Assistant to join our growing team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Raise purchase orders for materials and services in line with production requirements.
2. Expediting orders, liaising with suppliers to ensure orders are received in full and on time to work toward reducing supplier lead times.
3. Identify delivery date issues, which may affect production and escalate these to the scheduling department.
4. Develop and maintain successful supplier relationships. Work with suppliers to resolve any order, delivery and or invoice issues.
5. Manage multiple databases, keeping data accurate, timely and transparent to all users of the platform.
6. Develop and maintain successful communication between various departments across the business building strong working relationships in a multi-site environment.
7. Assist with cost saving projects.
8. Additional administration tasks associated with job role and working within an office environment.

Skills and Personal Qualities:

1. Strong organisational skills.
2. Excellent customer service abilities.
3. Effective written and verbal communication skills.
4. A flexible approach to work.
5. High level of discretion and confidentiality.
6. Enthusiastic and proactive attitude.
7. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Essential Criteria:

At least 2 years of experience in a similar role within the construction industry.

IT proficiency, including familiarity with relevant systems and tools.