Purchasing Administrator
Birmingham
We are seeking a Purchasing & Production Administrator for our client based in Hollywood, Birmingham .
Join a family-run packaging manufacturing firm with more than 75 years experience, spanning three generations!
Our client's company was originally founded to reuse corrugated boxes after WW2 staying focused on encouraging and providing greener alternatives, using renewable and sustainable sources, as well as recycled materials.
Key Responsibilities:
> Production Administration
Creating bill of materials
Generating work orders
Liaising with Site Manager
Scheduling component & board deliveries
Posting invoices
> Inventory Administration
Creating new item codes ensuring all related documentation and processes are completed
> Supplier Administration
Purchase orders
Sourcing new suppliers
Overseeing goods received process
Monitoring order acknowledgements and/or late deliveries
Managing supplier lease and trial products
Building strong client relationships
Handling supplier complaints
> Estimating of selling prices for manufactured items and bought in goods
> Arranging customs clearance, VAT, and duty handling, for the import of foreign shipments when required
Skills and Qualifications:
Proactive thinker
Strong communication skills
Strong organisational and time management skills
Negotiation experience