Job Title: Purchasing Administrator
Reports to: Supply Chain Manager
Based at: Expac Commercial Centre, Unit 1, Centurion Court, Wheelton Lane, Leyland, Preston PR25 3UQ
Term: Fixed One-Year Contract
Job Purpose:
A great opportunity for an experienced Purchasing Administrator/Assistant to join a dynamic, expanding FMCG manufacturing business that works with many well-known brands in the Personal Care and Household sectors.
The purpose of the role will be to work as an integral part of the Supply Chain team to assist with a wide range of Supply Chain functions including Purchasing, Imports, Logistics, Planning, and Customer Service. This is a diverse role within a fast-paced environment. The candidate will be required to have strong experience in a similar Supply Chain or Purchasing role and be highly motivated and used to working in a very busy, fast-paced office environment. They must possess excellent communication skills, be team orientated, and work in a very organised manner.
Experience in the Purchasing and Importation of goods is desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receiving and processing customer orders.
- Calculating purchasing requirements relating to customer orders.
- Placing purchase orders with suppliers.
- The tracking and ordering of office/factory consumables.
- Building/maintaining good supplier relations to ensure timely supply of goods.
- Communicating with other internal departments to advise of delivery dates for incoming goods.
- Attending and participating in weekly planning meetings.
- Advising and updating customers of production scheduling and delivery dates per order.
- Arranging international shipping with shipping agents.
- Arranging customs clearances and imports with shipping agents/suppliers.
- Support with commercial costings, where necessary.
- Assisting with the organisation of freight and transportation for customer deliveries, when required.
- Tracking freight and liaising with customers accordingly
- General Office tasks as required (answering the phone, greeting visitors, office cleanliness etc.)
To find out more or to apply for this role please email Sophie Wilson your CV to s.wilson@expac.co.uk