Purchasing Administrator

The Job Role

If you are looking for a new challenge with a global market leader which designs and manufactures aerospace search and rescue equipment, HR Smith Group of Companies is the one for you. We are a family run business with over 5 decades of experience and are dedicated to finding the perfect solutions for our customers. Currently we are looking for a Purchasing Administrator to work in our Purchasing team, ensuring all Techtest Limited purchasing administration is completed to the required standard and in a cost-effective timely manner.

Role Responsibilities:

• Conduct all administration activities.
• Maintain relationships with daily interactions with existing suppliers.
• Issue consumable orders when required.
• Maintain supplier approval records.
• Obtain cost effective quotations when required.
• Process all purchase orders efficiently.
• Expedite outstanding orders.
• Keep all purchasing paperwork in order.
• Liaise with other departments as necessary.
• Processing offsite sub contract work.
• Maintain KPI records.
• Maintain inks & other stationery requirements.

Job Requirements:

Although relevant experience would prove advantageous, it is not essential as comprehensive training will be provided. The successful candidate will require the following:

• A positive, enthusiastic approach and be able to handle a busy, multi-task enviroment with changing priorities.
• Good administration skills.
• Be computer literate including Excel.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instruction is essential.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits

• Free onsite parking.
• Free refreshments (tea and coffee).
• Casual dress.
• Company social events.
• Opportunity for company bonuses.
• Cost of living reviews carried out annually by the Directors.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off (to be taken any time in the year).
• Long service holiday accrual scheme where you gain 1 extra holiday day per year from 5-10 years’ service up to a maximum of 26 days.
• Life Insurance Scheme – 3x annual salary.

We have a positive, professional and welcoming environment; you will have the opportunity to work within a fully integrated multidisciplinary business. We offer good job security and stability with career development opportunities for the right candidate.

Full Time Position

• Hours are based on a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm with half an hour each day for lunch. 
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Free internal training provided as required.
• Opportunities to progress, promote internally and up skill.

Due to the nature of the business being a manufacturing environment, working from home arrangements are not available.