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 where the employees are at the heart of everything they do. 

Our client can offer you a great working environment, generous salary and the opportunity to really make the role your own.

The successful candidate will work the hours of 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
Benefits include:

• 23 days holiday per year + bank holidays (3 of which are allocated to Christmas)
• Enrolment to pension scheme
• Life Assurance entitlement

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 branches
• 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
• Assist in sourcing the best deals in the market for relevant products

Key Skills and Competencies of Buying Administrator

• 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