Purchasing administrator

Oldham Permanent Competitive 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 an excellent opportunity for a Purchasing Administrator to join our talented team at our global head office in Manchester. Our Opportunity 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: 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. 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. Booking in shipments and booking items from direct shipment into stock and advising sales so the order can be dispatched, booking air/UPS freights into the ERP system and transferring sea shipments into GIT warehouse, and generating a barcode listing for stores to scan in on arrival. Processing cash requests, ensuring quantities and denominations are correct, ensuring that the system is running correctly, speaking to software about any issues, stock checking currencies, auditing bags that have been given out, and maintaining the organisation of the money in the safe. Essential Skills Experience: Minimum one year of experience in a similar 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. Desirable Skills: A business Administration qualification or similar. A keen interest in finance processes for example accounts payable and accounts receivable. Your Package Perks: A competitive salary Flexible working hours Paid breaks, with free hot premium drinks 32 days holiday, (including public Holidays) plus the opportunity to earn up to an extra 13 days holiday each year Private Healthcare Scheme Dental Scheme Life Insurance Onsite electric car charging points and staff car workshop Free secure parking Free onsite modern gym Educational Sponsorship Cycle to Work Scheme Informal dress code 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.