Purchasing Administrator *Annual Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
*Location: Barking, Essex
*Job Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday
We are seeking a Purchasing Administrator to join our Procurement team. This role is ideal for someone with solid experience in procurement, looking to further their career in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will be instrumental in managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services to support our business operations.
Day-to-day of the role: *Build, maintain, and manage supplier relationships, ensuring effective communication.
*Conduct supplier negotiations and place purchase orders, managing them to ensure timely delivery of goods/services.
*Manage the day-to-day operations of procurement databases, including supplier files, delivery notes, and supplier price lists.
*Participate in supplier selection, assessment, and rating processes.
*Plan and prepare forward import orders based on forecasted depot requirements, benchmarked against historical sales figures.
*Prepare cost analysis reports on procurement activities to aid decision-making.
*Assist the accounts department in posting invoices and lead the resolution of invoice/account discrepancies.
*Review and research market opportunities to assist in increasing sales margins and turnover.
*Undertake occasional travel to sites and supplier visits within the UK as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications: *Proven experience within a procurement team, preferably with exposure to both ’direct’ and ’indirect’ spend categories.
*Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team.
*Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to negotiate, influence, and challenge effectively.
*Excellent analytical, planning, and prioritising skills with a strong focus on detail.
*Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
*Commercial and financial awareness.
*Valid full UK Driving Licence.
*Must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
Benefits: *Competitive salary.
*Opportunities for professional growth and development.
*Supportive team environment.
To apply for the Purchasing Administrator position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.