I have a new opportunity available for my client who are based in Bishop’s Stortford.

My client are a large manufacturing organisation and they are looking for an Administrator on a 12 month contract to assist them in the smooth running of the buying department.

The successful candidate will be confident in administration, particularly looking at data and be IT proficient. You will also need to be organised, efficient and have the ability to work on your own initiative.

As this is a contract role, you will need to be available immediately.

Experience in buying would be an advantage but not essential.

Main Responsibilities:

• Recording of order acknowledgements and updating of systems
• Rescheduling of open purchase orders and delivery schedules as demand dictates
• Maintenance of all purchased cost transactions
• Management of supplier performance to ensure delivery performance is maintained, while ensuring adherence to quality and standards
• Resolving invoice queries
• Maintenance and electronic filing of all relevant purchasing and regulatory documents
  • Prepare timely and accurate management information as required
  • Provide professional support to departments in all purchasing and related matters
  • Any other duties reasonably expected within this position

Key Skills:

• Self-starter
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement processes and techniques
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
• Experience in collecting and analysing data
• Excellent IT skills, use of Microsoft Excel is essential
• Ability to prioritise and work on own initiative
• Team work and collaboration skills
• Professional manner, able to communicate effectively

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this role, please apply.