Purchasing Assistant

FMCG business require a Purchasing Administrator. Applicants need MS Excel knowledge, and ideally have an understanding of; purchasing, supply chain, logistics, stock control or experience in a B2B environment.

The Purchasing Administrator will be responsible for monitoring inventory/stock levels and coordinating the movement of inventory/stock between supplier and customer locations.

The Purchasing Administrator will work within a team of Buyers and Logistics Planners.

Specific duties of the Purchasing Administrator include:

• Updating stock levels and product codes in MS Excel and business system
• Relationship building with suppliers and customers
• Management of purchase order process and expediting
• Processing of customer orders and arranging delivery

Purchasing Administrator applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Experience using MS Excel
• Commercial acumen
• Understanding of procurement, supply chain, logistics or experience in a B2B environment
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Comfortable working on a hybrid basis - 2 days in the office