Job Description

Job Title: Purchasing and Expediting Administrator
Location: Ashbourne
Job Type: Temporary
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An esteemed organization, The company is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and maintaining strong relationships with valued customers. Currently, the organization is seeking a skilled and committed Purchasing and Expediting Administrator to join its team and contribute to ongoing success.

Requirements:

• Perform various administrative duties while adhering to established procedures, policies, instructions, and guidelines, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Support the buyer in weekly ordering for indirect purchases and warehouse stock, stepping in when necessary for critical purchases.
• Assist the buyer in compiling information and documenting component category plans and supply chain risk assessments.
• Coordinate transportation logistics with subcontract suppliers, ensuring efficient material movement tracking.
• Process stock requests and address daily invoice and warehouse queries.
• Participate in data cleanse and input activities to prepare for the launch of the ERP system.
• Generate monthly key performance indicators (KPIs) and external indices for board reports.
• Manage the shared purchasing inbox daily.
• Update supplier master data in the system as requested by the buyer or expeditor.

Create and file documents electronically as needed.

Skills/Experience:

• Previous experience in an administration role is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and general IT literacy.
• Basic experience with MRP/ERP systems would be beneficial, although not essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in communication via email, in-person, and on the phone.

Character:

• Proactive mindset with a thorough and methodical approach to tasks.
• Demonstrates an excellent work ethic and a keen willingness to learn.
• Accountable and takes responsibility for assigned duties.
• Punctual and reliable in meeting deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Strong team player, collaborating effectively with colleagues.

If you feel that you have the skills to be successful in this role as Purchasing and Expediting Administrator please apply now.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Appointments Personnel who are acting as an employment business.

Appointments Personnel