Purchasing Administrator

Location: Ringwood Salary: £26K - £28K dependent upon experience Hours: 08:30-17:00, Mon-Fri, 30 mins lunch break, Office based Benefits: Free parking; 20 days holiday rising to 25 days with length of service plus Bank Holidays; Company Pension Plan; Access to company share saving scheme; Life insurance – 1 year’s salary for death in service Aspire Jobs are delighted to be working with a well-established company in Ringwood who are a market leader in their field. Our client is seeking candidates with strong administrative skills, who enjoy working in a fast-paced office environment, are exceptional in maintaining accurate records and providing first-class support. This is a new role where you will support the Purchasing team in various tasks related to procurement and supplier management. You must be able to hit the ground running with a “can-do” attitude. Requirements of the Purchasing Administrator: * Must possess strong office administration experience * Purchasing and buying experience would be beneficial but not essential * Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy * Be proficient with MS Office applications, particularly Excel * Must be able to hit the ground running * Confident communicator with the ability to speak to suppliers and internal colleagues * Strong organisational skills * Ability to multitask * Be able to meet strict deadlines * Ability to remain calm within a fast-paced working environment Responsibilities of the Purchasing Administrator: * Raise and process purchase orders in line with delivery schedules * Maintain accurate supplier, product information and pricing information * Maintain Purchase Order due dates and back orders * Liaise with suppliers regarding deliveries, shortages and discrepancies * Deal with invoice queries * Liaise with the warehouse and review stock levels to ensure continuous supply