Purchasing Administrator
Barnstaple
Mon to Thurs 8am to 5pm
Fri 8am to 1pm
Salary £27000 to £28392 DOE
PERMANENT  
 
Introduction
Administrative support for a team of three buyers, using Epicor ERP and excel.  
 
Key Responsibilities
KPI reporting, updating POs with promise dates and acknowledgments from suppliers. 
Resolving delivery and invoice queries
Data correction for price and lead time in supplier price lists
Other duties as required
 
Core Requirements

• Identify opportunities to improve communications and processes both internally and externally
• Placing Purchase Orders for: o Production requirements in line with MRP o Non-production / Indirect Procurement o NPI (Design Engineering Projects)
• Supporting business Bid & Contract review processes by obtaining quotations and assessing risk of obsolescence and import/export compliance
• Maintenance of accurate data within MRP system e.g. price, lead time, supplier, buyer, programme
• Clear invoice queries • Action MRP reschedule messages
• KPI reporting
• Supplier QBRs
• Send RFQs
• Orderbooks in arrears & acknowledgement updates

Desireable Skills and Experience
Experience of working in a manufacturing organisation using ERP/MRP is preferred
Confident use of Excel
Compentent using computer and in typing
Self-starter able to work on own initiative
For the right candidate this role can be remote working after initial induction period.