Purchasing Administrator

About Us

Established in 2010, Medstrom has grown substantially by being patient focused to become the organisation we are today, whilst maintaining an open culture and ethos. In 2022, Medstrom became an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), unlike any other company in the industry. This allows each employee to have a vested interest in the company, where we can all contribute to and share in the company’s success.

We are now looking for a confident and experienced Administrator to join the Purchasing team based at our Head Office in Castle Donington (with some hybrid working available once trained).

The Benefits

* Salary of £22,308 per annum DOE

* Contributory pension scheme

* Annual bonus potential

* 33 days’ holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays

* Discounts and cashback on shopping, supermarkets, and holidays as part of our rewards scheme

* Free onsite gym for all head office employees

* Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work

* Receive a treat on your birthday

* Death in Service benefit

* Be a part of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) and the associated benefits of having a stake in the company

The Role:

As a Purchasing Administrator, you will undertake a range of activities to support our supply chain and procurement work across the business.

Specifically, you will support purchase order processing, manage deliveries into the business and liaise with suppliers regarding order details and potential changes.

Duties will include:

* Liaise with internal teams relating to order requirements and delivery timescales

* Provide support on cost saving initiatives when applicable

* Manage and develop strong professional relationships with business suppliers

* Handle and resolve any order or price discrepancies

* Liaising with suppliers to obtain part numbers, pricing, and warranty

* Maintain and update supplier records

* Provide order cover/support to the team through holidays and sickness

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday approx. 8.30/9am – 5pm. Option for some hybrid working once trained.

About You

To join us as a Purchasing Administrator you will need:

* Solid administration skills and knowledge

* Knowledge and experience of working within a purchasing environment is an advantage

* Experience of using computerised ordering tools is desirable

* Excellent customer service skills

* The ability to work under own initiative in a busy fast-paced department

* The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form

* The ability to prioritise effectively to achieve deadlines

* Basic PC skills including email and MS Office

* Experience of using Business Central would be preferred but not essential

In addition to the salary and related benefits, you will join a company that has grown extensively within the last five years and, through our unique ownership model, is continuing to grow, whilst offering great career opportunities for those who are keen to progress

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