Job Ref: 214136198

Date: 2021-07-06 14:03:47

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Our client is recruiting for an experienced Purchasing Administrator to join their friendly team in Milton Keynes.

Key Responsibilities

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Place all orders requested by Project Managers and Production. Ensure they are logged promptly and correctly on the goods in smartsheet and keep in touch with suppliers to ensure they are delivering on time. Communicate with Project Managers and Production to ensure they are aware of progress.

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Manage suppliers so they have regular reviews of their service, ensure any issues and non-conformances are promptly brought to their attention and follow through until resolved satisfactorily and there is a process in place to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Maintain a supplier performance log.

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To raise, place, and track purchase orders with supplier and expedite where required

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To maintain and develop strong relationships with suppliers

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To investigate and manage all discrepancies

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Where required source new suppliers.

Other key requirements include, but are not limited to:

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Creating necessary documentation for shipments

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Communicating with different departments within company

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Provide support to internal departments with any queries or issues relating to exports.

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Complying with Customs formalities

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Problem Solving

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Customer Complaints

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Shipments stuck in Customs

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Missing Parts

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Missing Documentation

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Liaising with freight forwarders to arrange collections

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Receive and record all import documentation. Check and verify accuracy of documentation supplied.

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Chase supplier/buying/accounts for any missing or replacement documentation required

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Providing necessary documentation for customs clearance (invoices, HS codes, deferment authority etc)

Key Skills

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Computer literate

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Excellent Excel Skills

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Excellent numeracy skills

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A good attention to detail

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Be able to multi-task and work to tight deadlines

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ACT/Sage (training can be provided if needed)

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The ability to work within a team or stand alone

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Good communication skills

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A can-do attitude

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Work hard, have fun work ethic

What’s in it for you?

· Life insurance 3 x salary

· 23 days holiday (with an additional 1 day per full year employed increasing up to additional 5 days) plus the 8 recognised Bank Holidays

· Free Lunch for all employees.

· Bonus scheme after probationary

· Free onsite parking

· Pension

Please click APPLY NOW if you are interested in this role, we'd love to hear from you

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