Purchase Order Processor

Overview
We are recruiting for a Temporary Purchase Order Processor to join our POP team here in Chawston.

We are a progressive and inclusive employer with an ambitious and achievable growth strategy, there are fantastic opportunities for you to develop and enhance your career at Stonbury. Our Core Values of Passion, Respect, Integrity, Quality and Innovation act as our guiding principles and enable us to realise our potential together.

• £25k to £35k depending on experience
• Maternity cover for 12 months contract
• Hybrid working

What you'll be doing
Reporting to the POP Team Leader, the Purchase Order Processor will be responsible for organising the supply and movement of materials, as well as accurate and timely administration for all supply, plant and fleet activities. You will be an experienced and professional purchasing administrator.

Responsibilities:

• You will be the first point of contact for the delivery teams and suppliers
• Procure and place purchase orders as requested from the Delivery team using the EQUE2 system and using suppliers from the approved list and in line with the supply chain strategy
• Expedite, chase and follow up to ensure timely and correct deliveries and collections (including hire) along with any required paperwork and system entries, also resolve any issues and discrepancies, working with the delivery teams as required
• Administrative and system tasks relating to deliveries, collections & hire, including delivery paperwork, insurance and certification
• Resolve purchase invoice queries on a timely basis to assist with monthly management accounts preparation
• Assist the POP team leader in enerating and distributing ad-hoc and routine reports that contain meaningful insights and commentary, including
• Hire and off-hire plant, equipment & vehicles as requested by the Delivery teams, using approved suppliers and taking care of all related system activities including EQUE2

Who we're looking for
Essential:

• Experience of working in a busy office environment
• A good communicator, able to deal confidently with a variety of people face-to- face, in writing and on the telephone
• Demonstrable ability to provide excellent customer service, both internally and externally
• A proven professional and proactive approach to work that is swift yet rigorous and mindful of the need for accuracy
• Ability to work alone using own initiative to solve problems and complete daily tasks while also contributing to a team, providing support to colleagues when necessary
• A positive attitude with a commitment to going above and beyond when necessary
• Ability to work flexibly in line with business requirements
• Proven planning and organisation skills with ability the to prioritise workloads
• Strong IT skills especially MS Word and Excel

Desirable:

• Experience specifically gained within the construction industry
• Experience in using Sage Construct

What we're offering
In return for your hard work and dedication, the Purchase Order Processor will receive:

• Health care cash scheme and income protection
• Death in service benefit
• Eyewear scheme
• Hundreds of discounts using Salary Extras
• Training and advancement opportunities
• 6% company pension contribution
• 24 days' holiday + option to buy 5 additional days

At Stonbury, everything we do is contributing to a more sustainable world with planet, people and prosperity working in harmony to achieve it. Help us to create a healthier and more sustainable world. Join us on the journey and make a positive difference.

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