Supply Chain Administrator

Staffline; Alston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is seeking a Supply Chain Administrator to support their supply chain function in Stonehouse. The candidate will be responsible for issuing purchase orders, managing supplier communications, and monitoring delivery performance. Essential experience includes purchasing/planning in a manufacturing environment and proficiency in ERP systems like SAP. The role offers flexible working hours, a competitive salary, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible start and finish times

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits scheme

Internal mobility opportunities

Generous employee referral scheme

Generous bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP is required.
• Strong Excel skills necessary to manage data efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Issue purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders.
• Oversee order confirmations and manage inbound freight.
• Monitor purchase order backlog to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Purchasing / Planning experience

Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP)

Proficient in Excel

Effective communication skills

Mindset to innovate

Tools

ERP systems (SAP)

Job description

Overview

Supply Chain Administrator – Stonehouse

Experience Dependent + 10% Bonus + Flexi Start and Finish Times

We are recruiting for one of the world’s largest engineering and manufacturing companies. Due to continued growth, they are seeking to add to their supply chain function.

Responsibilities

• Issuing purchase requisitions and generating purchase orders in the system, ensuring alignment with customer needs (per ERP and standard operating procedures) and in accordance with the release strategy and authority matrix.
• Overseeing suppliers’ order confirmations and dispatch notifications, as well as managing inbound freight, customs clearance, and local transportation processes.
• Monitoring the purchase order backlog and conducting regular expediting activities with internal (feeder factories) and external suppliers to guarantee on-time delivery to customers.
• Reducing late backlog by proactively identifying root causes, executing recovery plans, and tracking goods received at the warehouse to confirm proper delivery, streamline invoice processing, and maintain a high level of customer service.

Essential experience and qualifications

• Purchasing / Planning experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP)
• Proficient in Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of organization Internally & Externally.
• Mindset to innovate, take ownership, drive improvement

Benefits

• Flexible start and finish times
• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Generous bonus scheme

For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon on 01453 796617 or send a copy of your CV to [e-mail]

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