Senior Administrator

Senior Administrator/ Purchasing
Competitive Salary + Superb Benefits
Tredegar, South Wales

The Company:
Our client is a market leader in their field. They manufacture and supply a range of products to healthcare providers across the UK and internationally. You would be joining a business that is experiencing a sustained period of growth, which could potentially offer an extension.

The Job:
Reporting to the Purchasing Manager to support with the day-to-day administrative tasks needed for the smooth running of the Purchasing Department, thus optimizing the procurement process for the organization.

Day to day responsibilities;

• Manage and enter data in MRP system and analyse order requirements
• Use Freq ordering system to make and approve orders and send Purchase Orders
• Respond to ad hoc queries from wider team
• Attend inter-departmental meetings
• Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery
• Update internal databases with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, discounts)
• Follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders
• Liaise with warehouse staff to ensure all products arrive in good condition
• Any other duties in line with purchasing requirements

Essential skills:
Excellent attention to detail, Analytical thinking, Excellent organisation and time keeping, Knowledge of MS Excel, Strong verbal and written communication skills

The Person:

Must have previous experience in a Senior Administration ideally within purchasing
Knowledge of manufacturing processes would be advantageous
Honesty and integrity with ambition and a drive to succeed.
Dependability and reliability, flexibility and willingness to work collaboratively.
Committed to professionalism and continuous improvement and personal development.
Committed, self-motivated and professional team worker who is passionate and enthusiastic

Hours of work: Monday to Friday
Superb Benefits: Defined contribution pension scheme (matched employer contribution of 5%), Perkbox membership, plus 50 flexi points per month (worth £5), Paid rest breaks (average 50 minutes per day over 5 days) pro rata, Discounts at local gym, Free on-site parking, Company workwear available free of charge (but not mandatory), Free mortgage advice through our Mercer Marsh partners, Holidays 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, Defined shut down period between Christmas & New Year, Cashplan (Medicash) with access to GP, support services and annual capped amounts towards healthcare, Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured) for employee and immediate family, Funded company social events (at least twice a year), Large, well equipped comfortable rest area (Copa) with free access to hot & cold drinks, bread for toast and other condiments, Secure outside rest area, onsite electric charging (nominal fee) car sharing incentives and more….