We currently have an excellent opportunity to join a very well-established company in Harlow as a Buying Administrator. This is a fantastic chance to join a modern business whose employees are at the heart of everything they do. This role is a maternity cover position and will initially be for 3-months but has the potential to go on longer.

Our client can offer you a great and flexible working environment as well as a competitive salary.

The successful candidate will work a 37.5 hour week between Monday and Friday. There is flexibility however and we are happy to discuss suitable hours with any prospective candidate.

Responsibilities of Buying Administrator

• Administer the day to day operation of the buying function
• Act as first point of contact for suppliers and customers
• Receive email orders and raise corresponding product order on company system
• Produce quotations for clients and actively follow-up
• Match delivery notes with corresponding PO
• Match supplier invoices with corresponding orders and raise any anomalies with the Finance team
• Order materials on behalf of the company and for other sites – sourcing more competitive prices when required
• Analyse weekly reports and cross reference
• Ensure system is regularly updated and well-maintained
• Liaise heavily with Operatives to ascertain their product and quantity requirements

Key Skills and Competencies of Buying Administrator

• Must be able to commit to a minimum of 3 months and able to commence employment from mid-February 
• Strong administrative skills required
• Previous buying experience desirable
• Able to work on own initiative and self-manage
• Able to work cooperatively as a team to achieve targets
• Excellent communication both verbally and written
• Ability to strengthen relationships with colleagues and suppliers
• Confident in own ideas and capabilities
• Flexible in working approach and able to work under pressure