We are looking for an organised and proactive purchasing professional with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for keeping operations running smoothly. Join an established team on a 14-month fixed term contract as a SAP Purchasing Administrator where you'll play a key role in ensuring the timely availability of essential components.
You will be based in any of the following East Kent towns; Canterbury, Deal, Margate, Sandwich, Ramsgate Dover, Herne Bay, Whitstable, Faversham, Sittingbourne, Folkestone.
- Competitive salary and benefits, flexi hours Monday to Friday
- 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays
- A collaborative team environment that values innovation and initiative
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- The chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced business
The Purchasing Administrator's Job
- Procure a range of critical materials, managing batch sizes, lead times, and vendor performance.
- Use SAP to optimise inventory levels and streamline material planning.
- Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Planning, Ops, Customer Service) to minimise backlogs and ensure part availability.
- Support forecasting to keep supply aligned with business demand.
- Track and expedite purchase orders.
- Produce reports on vendor performance, cost variance, and more.
The Purchasing Administrator
- Experience of purchasing within a manufacturing setting
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills
- Excellent communicator and team collaborator
- Organised, detail-focused and results-driven
This is a busy, fast paced, and varied role where no two days are the same, offering excellent exposure to purchasing, material planning, supplier management, and logistics within a manufacturing environment.
Working closely with colleagues across the business and a supplier network, you will play a key role in ensuring materials are available to meet customer demand and production schedules. You'll be joining an experienced team that works collaboratively to solve challenges, deliver results and provide the highest levels of customer service.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
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SAP Purchasing Administrator employer: New Appointments Group
New Appointments Group is an excellent employer for those seeking to make a meaningful impact in the field of electronics engineering. Located in the vibrant city of Canterbury, we offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits, all within a collaborative and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Join us to be part of a team dedicated to innovation and quality in advanced electro-optic systems.
