Purchasing & Planning Operations Specialist

Lawrence Dean Recruitment Ltd; Royston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £30,000 per annum

Annual bonus

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private health insurance scheme

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Job summary

Lawrence Dean Recruitment Ltd in Royston is seeking an Operations Administrator to support purchasing and production planning. The role involves handling purchasing data, costings, stock, reconciliations and project information with a strong numerical focus and attention to detail.

The successful candidate will bring exposure to purchasing, supply chain or accounts, be comfortable with systems and be able to communicate clearly.

Qualifications

• Must be numerically confident and accurate with costs and stock.
• Exposure to purchasing, supply chain or accounts preferred.
• Comfort with learning new software and handling technical information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and production inboxes and associated administration
• Maintain accurate purchasing, pricing and supplier information
• Process goods received, ensuring accurate cost information and delivery documentation
• Complete three-way matching and stock reconciliations
• Maintain project costing records and associated administration
• Produce reports and maintain accurate operational data
• Prepare factory documentation, including labels and fitting instructions
• Support logistics, including gathering pallet information and arranging transportation
• Provide administrative support to the Purchasing and Planning teams
• Provide cover across purchasing and planning during holidays and absences

Skills

Purchasing

Purchasing experience

Accounts exposure

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Software skills

Technical information understanding

Communication skills

Job description

Lawrence Dean Recruitment Ltd in Royston is seeking an Operations Administrator to support purchasing and production planning. The role involves handling purchasing data, costings, stock, reconciliations and project information with a strong numerical focus and attention to detail.

The successful candidate will bring exposure to purchasing, supply chain or accounts, be comfortable with systems and be able to communicate clearly.