Purchasing Administrator in Peterlee

Rewards and Benefits on Offer

• Immediate start date
• Varied and interesting role
• Excellent company culture
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Opportunity to learn new business systems
• Working for a well regarded and high quality business

MTrecs Client Opportunity

Our client is an established and successful business based in Peterlee. They are looking for a Purchasing Administrator to join their team on a full time, temporary basis. If you meet the person specification for the role, please apply below.

The Job you will be Doing

• Raising and maintaining timely and accurate purchase orders for indirect items
• Raising orders for stock items as instructed by the Purchasing Coordinator or Purchasing Manager
• Monitoring and managing and open POs and updating accordingly
• Chasing and managing back orders with suppliers
• Accurately recording all incoming goods onto internal systems
• Checking incoming delivery notes against purchase orders to ensure the value and quantity match, as well as manage any differences
• Scanning and filing delivery notes and related documentation
• Maintaining accurate reporting of new and existing preferred suppliers list
• Assisting in coordinating and sourcing cost effective and high quality suppliers
• Producing ad-hoc reports as and when required
• Assisting the Purchasing Manager with any additional tasks as and when required

About You

• A background in office administration is essential
• Previous experience working for a manufacturing or engineering business is preferred
• Familiar working with Excel basic to intermediate level is required
• Experience of working with MRP/ERP systems is preferred
• Experience of raising purchase orders and contacting suppliers is desirable
• Strong communication skills both verbally and written
• Have the ability to learn new systems
• Able to check work with diligence and care, and able to spot errors and red flags
• Genuine team player who is flexible and adaptable