Your new company

Hays are working with a large Manufacturing company in Telford is looking for a Purchasing Administrator on a permanent basis. This is an exciting role working in a fast paced environment. This role will be processing of materials requirements from a SAP generated report to fulfil manufacturing requirements by effectively obtaining accurate price and lead times of materials.

Your new role

As a Purchasing Administrator, your role will involve:

• Working within the materials and purchasing department ensuring on time delivery and availability of materials within budgetary limitations,
• Expediting Purchase Orders
• Supplier management of activity and negotiations
• Maintaining physical stock levels to ensure materials are in accordance with manufacturing schedule and minimum stock levels.
• Management and implementation of Call off Orders and Pricing Agreements
• Communication with intercompany departments daily to maintain deadlines.

What you'll need to succeed

• SAP Operating system knowledge (preferred but not essential)
• Production focused with a positive and energetic disposition.
• Commercial awareness to achieve purchasing objectives.
• Disciplined and accurate approach to materials movement
• Proven ability to meet scheduled deadlines.
• Strong negotiation skills

What you'll get in return

What you need to do now

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