Purchasing Administrator - Innovative Technology : Job Details

Are you an experienced Purchasing Administrator, who is looking to work in a fast-paced, global, market-leading company?

Here at Innovative Technology, we have a great opportunity for a Purchasing Administrator to join our team in Oldham, Greater Manchester. This position is a three-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for the role to be made permanent based on performance and business needs.

The Purchasing Administrator role overview:

In the role of Purchasing Administrator, you will act as the first point of contact for all purchasing requirements within the business providing high quality, professional administrative service to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring enquiries are efficiently and courteously handled.

Your Role as a Purchase Administrator:

• Raising purchase orders for stocked parts, as well as non-stock items to meet the requirements of the business and (where possible) uploading orders via the Data switch program.
• Reviewing open orders on the system, updating the purchase order with delivery information and delivery dates once confirmed, closing off any cancelled orders, advising sales and warehouse of parts short for sales orders.
• Reviewing upcoming purchase order deadlines amending delivery dates advised by suppliers as well as chasing shipments and advising the stores team of shipments.
• Adding part numbers and amending information relating to parts in Syspro (ERP system).
• Working with the development team to update suppliers of modifications/new releases of parts.
• Arranging purchase and distribution of components to China and Brazil factories for forecast builds.
• Validating bill of materials and requesting approval from Management/Director level.
• Responsible for managing and tracking shipments, including booking direct freight, updating the ERP system, transferring sea shipments, and providing barcode listings for stock.
• Manage all aspects of cash handling, including processing requests, conducting audits, and maintaining the security of the safe. Collaborate with software support to resolve system issues.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Requires a minimum of one year experience in a purchasing administrative role.
• Proven ability to offer high levels of service in person, over the phone, and via email. with the capability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise.
• Friendly with a flexible approach, coupled with demonstrable organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Your Package & Perks:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• 32 days holiday, (including public Holidays) plus the opportunity to earn up to an extra 13 days holiday each year
• Enhanced Pension Contribution
• Healthcare Insurance (including dental)
• Wellbeing support
• Free secure parking
• Onsite electric car charging points
• Informal dress code     
• Paid breaks, with free hot premium drinks

We’re Innovative…

Trading for over 30 years here at Innovative Technology, where we now have offices on five continents and employ around 400 people, with over 150 based from our state-of-the-art R&D hub.

From self-service checkouts to arcade machines, we provide our retail, banking, kiosk, vending, gaming and amusement customers with products and services that help them securely accept automated payments, with our industry-leading technology keeping us at the forefront of our sector. We also provide facial analysis technology for age estimation and control access for some of the world’s leading companies.

By being true to our values of Innovation, Collaboration, Respect and Drive we’ve seen significant growth and won numerous domestic and international awards, whilst offering outstanding career opportunities and great benefits. You’ll find us on the edge of the Pennines and less than half an hour from central Manchester, with modern offices, free parking and excellent transport links.

We are a disability-confident employer, as such we will shortlist all candidates meeting our minimum criteria (as specified in the job description) who state they have a disability within their application.

What’s next?

If you’re an experienced Purchasing Administrator and want to join our award-winning team working on the latest cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you.

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