Top Job Recruitment are looking for a Purchasing Administrator for a company based in Ipswich, Suffolk.

Our client is the fastest growing coffee solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. They have multiple office locations, including their Ipswich Head office, London, Manchester, Glasgow, and Dublin offices and a dedicated team of Field Service Engineers.

As a Purchasing Administrator you will be passionate about numbers and negotiating and wanting to be part of a growing company that’s really going places. Our client truly lives by their Company Values of Passionate, Responsive, Thoughtful, Innovative and Smart Working every day and therefore we want people who hold the same values as they do to come and join them. If this sounds like you then we want to hear from you.

We are looking for a Purchasing Administrator who is passionate about their category, managing demand and has a keen eye for numbers. You will be skilled at building great relationships with suppliers so that our client can continue to deliver Customer WOW through great products and on time, in full delivery. You will be confident at negotiating with suppliers to improve existing terms but at the same time sourcing new products that meet our sustainable objectives. Planning and organisation are imperative, with ability to think proactively to any unforeseen circumstances and taking initiative to problem solve when time is of the essence!

Purchasing Administrator Job Role

• Managing the whole procurement category – consumables or equipment
• Analysing demand and placing forecast orders with Suppliers
• Working with Suppliers to improve product GP and exceed our cost savings targets
• Leading on the introduction of new products in your category
• Managing and updating set re-order points on the system as demand for a product changes
• Managing back-order fulfilment as required

Purchasing Administrator Skills Required

• A minimum of 12 months’ Administration experience
• A minimum of 12 months’ experience within a deadline, target driven environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• High attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• A proactive confident approach to problem solving
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Purchasing Administrator Perks and Benefits

• Discretionary quarterly company bonus scheme
• 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Company sick pay scheme post 12 months in post
• Access to the company EAP programme
• Regular company events
• Life Assurance / Death in Service benefit

Hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, 40 hour week with a 45 minute lunchbreak each day.

Apply now for the chance to working a company that is committed to the development of their staff, which is why they will work with you to create a development plan to ensure that we can help guide you through a clear development pathway, with a few coffees along the way!