Purchasing Administrator

Purchasing Administrator

Location: Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JR
Salary: Competitive, DOE + Benefits!
Benefits: Pension Scheme, 23 days holiday (plus statutory) per annum, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme Profit Related Pay, Auto enrol Pension Scheme
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 Monday to Friday

We are Autochair and we are recruiting!

We are the UK-based leader in manufacturing vehicle adaptions for people with mobility challenges. With a strong focus on innovation and quality, we produce disability lift hoists and related components, empowering individuals with independence and freedom!

We are proud of our fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment, where customer satisfaction and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

We are now recruiting for a Purchasing Administrator to join our Purchasing team.

As our Purchasing Administrator you will be specifically responsible for:

• Running, reviewing and actioning MRP recommendations through purchasing. 
• Negotiating prices and terms with vendors including MOQs, quantity based pricing agreements and lead times.
• Develop strong vendor relationships
• Process ad-hoc purchase requests
• Managing vendor performance including chasing overdue PO’s.
• Reporting on overdue PO’s and supplier OTIF
• Work with the operational team to ensure order qtys balance with storage strategies
• Managing item parameters and BOMs to maximise efficiency whilst maintaining integrity and excellence.
• Own all documentation relating to Purchasing activities.  Develop, document, and maintain a thorough set of Process Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions encompassing activities conducted within sphere of responsibility.
• Working with NPD to understand purchasing requirements for new products and work with them to look for purchasing opportunities and vendors.
• Ensure standards as defined within our ISO 9001 system are being maintained
• Carry out any other reasonable request corresponding to the nature of the role.

In order to be successful in this role you must have:

• A detailed understanding of manufacturing and production processes
• Strong ownership and influencing skills – required to work across a wide stakeholder group
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in supply chain management software and tools.
• Demonstrable capability in handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Confident/Organised/Problem solving approach/Decisive/Able to prioritise

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on “APPLY” today!

No agencies please.