Job Title: Purchasing Administrator Salary: Competitive, please enquire for informationDuration: PermanentHours: Full TimeLocation: Southam, CV47Overview:The role of Purchasing Administrator requires the individual to provide accurate and efficient administration support for purchasing, production and stores departments, while ensuring a courteous and efficient call answering and message service is achieved for the business.Duties:Work within a small team to ensure all tasks are effectively managed, meeting customer delivery requirements on time.Negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal prices and ensure product specifications are met. Raise and manage purchase orders for stock and non-stock items.Maintain accurate supplier details and purchase prices in the system.Create and update part numbers and descriptions in Sage.Perform and record stock adjustments.Resolve stock issues with suppliers and the stores department.Maintain the purchase order spreadsheet to track and ensure goods arrive on schedule.Process internal work instructions, including adjustments and substitutions.Raise supplier return requests.Maintain a purchase returns spreadsheet and escalate issues to the Senior Buyer as needed.Collaborate with production and sales teams to address return reasons and update suppliers. Update and maintain spreadsheets for machine tools.Perform general administrative tasks, including filing and updating the inhouse computer system.Answer phone calls efficiently, assisting callers, redirecting, or taking messages as required.Attend training courses to maintain and update knowledge and skills relevant to your duties.Key Skills/Experience Required:Experience in a similar role is requiredExcellent communication and people skillsEffective interpretation of instructionsComputer literacy, capable of using Sage Accounts, Internet, email and the Microsoft Office suiteAdaptable, flexible and capable of managing changing priorities and tasks.Conscientious and diligent with a keen eye for detailSelf-motivated and capable of using initiativeFor more information or to apply please send your CV.Morgan Parkes Recruitment Ltd operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently eligible to live and work in the UK. We operate a strict equal opportunities policy.Personal data you supply will be used for contacting you via telephone or email about our service. Your data will be kept securely and retained in line with GDPR regulations. You have the right to withdraw your consent to the use of your personal data for the specified purpose at any time.JBRP1_UKTJ