Job Ref: 215298615

Date: 2021-12-01 17:37:36

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Purchasing AdministratorLocation: Milton KeynesPackage: Basic salary £18,000-£20,000 per annumplus bonus & excellent PLC BenefitsSector: Packaging Distribution The CompanyWe are the UK’s largest packaging distributor and we currently seek to hire a administrator to help support our procurement team based in Milton Keynes. We are a committed equal opportunities employer that champions ‘dignity in the workplace’. Our focus is to provide customers with fully integrated and innovative packaging solutions, augmented by outstanding customer service. Appointing and nurturing talent across our business is key to our continued growth. The Purchasing Administrator RoleWorking as a member of our procurement team, you will support the wider operation whilst upholding the company wide National procurement strategy.  Within this role you will undertake some routine and administration tasks daily, but also gain varied exposure to wider procurement tasks and scenarios whilst actively focusing on ensuring that correct stock levels are ordered and held for our customers.Purchasing Administrator Key Duties 
Daily Excel use, including updating Spreadsheets with stock information
Checking suppliers have orders and requesting order acknowledgements
Confirming order acknowledgements and advising sales of any delivery issues
Updating pricing sheets
Liaise with logistics team to ensure 24/48hour delivery schedule is maintained for all customers
Develop and maintain a good knowledge of all packaging solutions, imparting this knowledge with other colleagues
Directly supporting the local team with day-to-day procurement activity
Closely supporting customer service with up-to-date delivery information and / alternatives
To purchase standard and non-standard stock items, maintaining cost effective stock levels
Develop a full understanding of the total supply chain function and all packaging solutions
Actively seek to reduce stock holding and material costs
To ensure that purchasing transactions are carried out in the timeliest and cost-effective manner
Administer purchase orders and all other associated administration
General office duties as required to support the wider team & operation

Do you have the correct profile?We certainly welcome your application if you have gained experience of working within a fast-paced commercial environment and can demonstrate transferable skills including administration, communication, and customer service. Please note that whilst advantageous, no prior experience within procurement or purchasing is necessary as full training and a clear pathway for development will be provided. As a minimum requirement, we do also seek strong computer literacy (MS Office to include Excel spreadsheets as well as learning inhouse systems) & strong attention to detail. You will also ideally have some previous experience of working within a small office-based team. Our BenefitsWe provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus/incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits can include:- 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidaysContributory pension schemeFree parking at many of our site locations Range of company cars or cash allowance (including electric) for qualifying rolesEmployee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities (including CIPS)Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands)Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles Tax free childcare (TFC) schemeEnhanced maternity & paternity payLong service awards (5-40 years)Charitable giving optionsFinancial support with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only)O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off)Macfarlane Group is also dedicated to maximizing every employee’s potential, by providing career development plans and pathways in an environment that fosters personal growth and continuous improvement.Next StepsThis is an urgent appointment whereby we will be working to identify and review the very best of applicants swiftly in the hope of selecting our favored candidate to commence with us ASAP. (Please note we are holding zoom video-interviews during the pandemic). Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are continuing to adhere to Government guidelines whereby a significant number of our employees are working from home for the time being. Dependent on the precise role you have applied for, it is important to note that this may be a feature of your initial employment with us until Government advice changes and the situation improves. To make an application please simply click ‘apply’ ensuring that your CV is up to date and relevant. All applications will be acknowledged, shortlisted applicants normally hearing from us within a week or two. Unsuccessful applicants will also be notified at the end of our process, although if you haven’t heard from us within a fortnight of applying, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.  NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE

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