We have a new opportunity available for an experienced Purchasing Administrator based in Bishop’s Stortford.

Our client can offer you a competitive salary and benefits, a supportive and welcoming working environment along with free parking on site.

Main Responsibilities;

• Creation and placement of purchase orders
• Recording of order acknowledgements and updating of systems
• Rescheduling of purchase orders and delivery schedules as demand dictates
• Maintenance of all purchased cost transactions
• Obtain quotations through tendering and recommend best value in terms of spend, billing, delivery and after sales support
• Management of supplier performance to ensure delivery performance is maintained, while ensuring adherence to quality and standards
• Resolving invoice queries with suppliers and finance
• Maintenance and filing (electronic) of all relevant purchasing and regulatory documentsProvide professional support to our procurement team for all purchasing related matters
• Forge and maintain supplier relationships
• Creation and placement of purchase orders for all indirect goods and services
• Negotiation of contracts for indirect services
• Prepare timely and accurate management information as required
• Any other duties reasonably expected within this position

Key Skills;

• Self-starter
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement processes and techniques
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
• Experience in collecting and analysing data
• Excellent IT skills, use of Microsoft Excel is essential
• Experience with SAP or similar          
• Ability to prioritise and work on own initiative
• Team work and collaboration skills
• Experience in preparing, reviewing and agreeing terms and conditions and/or commercial schedules
• Good understanding of planning and delivery of major projects
• Professional manner, able to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of ISO9001
• CIPS membership or other professional qualification or equivalent is advantageous

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