Your new company

Hays are working on an exclusive basis with a client to recruit a Purchasing Administrator on a permanent basis. You will be a strong administrator with aims to deliver best practice in procurement, supply, and stock management for the company. This role supports day-to-day operations across purchasing and stock control, including sourcing, supplier management, due diligence, systems accuracy, and performance reporting. It also plays a vital role in maintaining product information and supporting first-class customer service in line with company values.

Your new role

As a Purchasing Administrator, your role will involve:

• Provide administrative support for all aspects of the tender process, including data gathering, sourcing, quotation collation, cost comparison, supplier evaluation, and sample management.
• Collect and report on supplier performance; manage the supplier non-conformance process.
• Manage supplier due diligence for new and existing suppliers to ensure compliance with ISO standards.
• Maintain accurate supplier and product master data in SAP.
• Liaise regularly with supply partners and internal stakeholders.
• Represent the company professionally to all external stakeholders.
• Support the production of Solutions reports for internal and external communication.
• Assist with Quality System Reviews to ISO9001 standards.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by management.

What you'll need to succeed

• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with staff, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Willingness to learn and develop procurement knowledge.
• Preferable knowledge of importing and exporting procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP Business One.
• Strong time management and ability to follow procedures.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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