Purchasing Administrator

Purchasing Administrator About the Role Are you looking to kickstart your career in supply chain and purchasing? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic industrial business unit as a Supply Chain Executive. You''ll play a key role in ensuring that products and raw materials are always available - supporting both production and sales operations. You''ll work closely with approved suppliers, maintaining strong relationships, negotiating competitive prices, and identifying new supply opportunities to meet the needs of the business. Key Responsibilities . Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently . Communicate and follow up with suppliers, maintaining clear records of all order-related documentation . Request and compare quotations from approved suppliers . Set up and maintain supplier accounts in coordination with finance . Maintain and update product pricing information . Chase suppliers for delivery updates and estimated arrival times . Liaise with suppliers, warehouse teams, and freight forwarders to arrange deliveries, including overseas shipments . Organise and manage shipping documents for customs and delivery purposes . Work effectively within the company''s ERP system . Support process improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for greater efficiency . Collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues constructively and maintain positive working relationships . Participate in projects and other ad-hoc administrative tasks as ..... full job details .....