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Industrious Recruitment
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Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Purchasing & Sales Operations Administrator Lead
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £26,000 per annum |
Overview
Purchasing & Operations Admin Lead will be responsible for the management of purchasing/order management functions across 2 group businesses and related reporting and analysis functions. Experience SAP experience required People management/ supervisory experience Purchasing experience Lead from the front and by example Ability to prioritise and proactively manage workload and solve problems Good time management and organisational skills Excellent attention to detail, with good communication skills Advanced user knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote Self-starter with experience working in fast paced environment Responsibilities Direct line management of the purchasing admin team and RMA: Complete new starter inductions and training Communicate job expectations and coach team members Prioritise and manage daily/weekly/monthly staff activities Monitor and record attendance/time keeping and report in line with company policies Complete return to work interviews, monthly one 2 ones, dealing with any other areas concerning direct line reports Monitor and report team performance Support with investigations and disciplinary processes. Identify and flag any resourcing issues Enforce and champion company policies and procedure Identify areas of improvement, investigate possible solutions and raise with the management team Identify issues of concern to the management team and, where appropriate, provide viable solutions Operate an "everyone home safe every day" work environment Communicate and co-operate with managers and other departments Purchasing Admin Day to day management of the ordering process across group businesses in line with requirements and in consultation with Group Operations Manager and UK Operations Manager. Possess a complete understanding of all current systems and processes; complete knowledge of how all systems relate to each other both from a process and reporting perspective. Develop a key understanding of business requirements and processes involved in all aspects of purchasing and order management as well as working with stakeholders to manage processes and deliver improvements on delivery of same. Act as an escalation point for the purchasing teams, investigating and working to resolve issues in a timely fashion with minimum disruption. Liaising with vendors, purchasing teams, logistics, order management and finance teams as required to report on inventory analysis including availability and value as well as other requirements. Assist with rollout of new requirements for the purchasing team, including retail/logistics/procurement /finance and marketing. Seek to ensure most efficient use of existing departmental stock in line with purchase requirements.