French Speaking Purchasing Administrator

French Speaking Operational BuyerLeicesterSalary £32000 - £35000Permanent Full-time HybridMacildowie are working with this client based in Leicester to recruit a French Speaking Operational Buyer into their Purchasing team within a specialist distribution and manufacturing supply chain environment.This is a fast-paced role focused on back-to-back purchasing, supplier management, order progression and supporting the wider business in delivering a high level of customer service.You''ll be responsible for placing and managing orders, chasing acknowledgements and overdue deliveries, maintaining supplier order books, resolving order queries and making day-to-day logistical decisions to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery.The role will suit someone with purchasing experience, or exposure to the purchasing process, who enjoys supplier interaction, internal collaboration and working in a busy operational environment.Key responsibilities include:Back-to-back order placement and process managementMaintaining purchasing KPIs and process documentationChasing supplier acknowledgements and overdue ordersSupporting supplier set-up and pro forma payment processesBuilding strong relationships with internal teams and suppliersSupporting monthly purchasing and sales reviewsResolving order issues and contributing to reject issue close-outsReviewing delivery schedules and supporting inventory efficiencyWorking closely with Commodity Buyers to monitor trends and suggest stock changesThe ..... full job details .....