Procurement and Contracts Administrator

Our Clients based in central Colchester are looking for a Temp to perm experienced Procurement and Contracts Administrator. As this is a Temp to Perm position an immediate start is required:- The Procurement & Contracts Administrator will be expected to perform any of the following tasks to include but not limited to: Maximising purchasing efficiency, profitability and customer satisfaction. Maintain the accuracy of all our stock records, with regard to product descriptions, supplier options and contact details, and supplier prices. Keep stock level max/mins under review and recommend any changes to meet current demand. To update and maintain Contracts database and ensure this contains all requisite information to allow contract renewals to be identified early and negotiations and sourcing of new suppliers to commence. To ensure that key suppliers/contractors have current service level agreements in place and conduct periodic reviews of KPI's. To track and actively seek opportunities to provide cost savings by way of contract review, product price negotiations and cost saving initiatives through innovation and supply chain negotiations. Scrutinising Sales Orders & Purchase Requisitions to see whether these can be satisfied from stock holdings. Raising of Purchase Orders when Sales Orders cannot be fulfilled from stock Ensure purchase order placements give all requisite information, and allow goods & services delivered into the Company to be 'right first time, on time'. Contact with suppliers for price checks, delivery date confirmations, delivery chasing, and supplier related queries. Entering of Delivery Notes Developing supplier relationships to enhance the quality of supplier performance and responsiveness. Ensure new suppliers are vetted for suitability and complete company required documentation including agreeing to company terms and conditions. Sourcing new products and suppliers to extend across all areas of expenditure for the business, ensuring that we maximize our purchasing power in respect of price, delivery and terms. Ensure the company is invoiced and pays the correct amount for purchases made and that any anomalies are satisfactorily concluded. * Post month end stock adjustments and recharges to other sites, ensuring stock codes are checked for anomalies. Work together with and fully support Service Departments and Warehouse in reaching company goals and responding quickly to company and customer needs To ensure that you support the Company's culture of ensuring that customer satisfaction is given to all customers no matter how large or small. To abide to company rules, and Health and Safety and Quality policies Carry out all reasonable tasks, requests or projects as requested Provide support to all colleagues within the Accounts & Admin Department (and the wider Company) where necessary, as instructed. Follow company procedures correctly including record keeping and updating Be a pivotal member of the Accounts & Admin team enabling the department to reach and exceed clearly all qualitative and quantitative targets. View the wider Company as our primary customer, and always display outstanding levels of customer service. Key Skills, Characteristics and Experience .Competent on accounting software and MS Excel .Have experience within a purchasing role, minimum 1 year experience in a fast paced department. .Be commercially and financially aware .Attention to detail with good organizational and time management skills. .Confident communicator at all levels and will have a 'can-do' positive attitude and display the ability to identify problems and solutions. .Hard working and able to work under pressure .Diligent with strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize own workload. Please contact LKA Recruitment with your CV immediately Responsibilities: Our Clients based in central Colchester are looking for a Temp to perm experienced Procurement and Contracts Administrator. As this is a Temp to Perm position an immediate start is required:- The Procurement & Contracts Administrator will be expected to perform any of the following tasks to include but not limited to: Maximising purchasing efficiency, profitability and customer satisfaction. Maintain the accuracy of all our stock records, with regard to product descriptions, supplier options and contact details, and supplier prices. Keep stock level max/mins under review and recommend any changes to meet current demand. To update and maintain Contracts database and ensure this contains all requisite information to allow contract renewals to be identified early and negotiations and sourcing of new suppliers to commence. To ensure that key suppliers/contractors have current service level agreements in place and conduct periodic reviews of KPI's. To track and actively seek opportunities to provide cost savings by way of contract review, product price negotiations and cost saving initiatives through innovation and supply chain negotiations. Scrutin