Total 7 purchasing procurement inventory job vacancies in whitstable kent ct2 7fg

Purchasing Administrator

Location: Rochester

Hours:

• Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
• Friday: 7:30 am - 12:30 pm

Job Purpose:

The Purchasing Administrator supports the Buyer and Senior Buyer in sourcing, purchasing, and inventory management to fulfil the organisation's requirements. This role includes supplier coordination, order processing, and inventory control to ensure timely and high-quality product delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supplier Evaluation & Market Research:
  Assist the Buyer in identifying potential suppliers and researching market trends and shifts in supply and demand.
• Supplier Relations & Negotiation Support:
  Help maintain supplier relationships and assist in negotiating terms and agreements. Provide updates on orders, delivery time-lines, and any arising issues.
• Order Processing & Inventory Coordination:
  Prepare and process purchase orders according to company policies, monitor inventory, and work with Inventory teams to keep stock levels balanced.
• Order Tracking & Reporting:
  Track orders to ensure on-time product delivery, prepare reports and summaries for the Buyer and Procurement Manager, and maintain accurate purchasing records.
• Financial Tracking & Compliance:
  Help track procurement expenses and savings, ensuring compliance with relevant legal and regulatory standards.
• Issue Management:
  Communicate any business-impacting issues promptly to ensure smooth operations.

Key Skills:

• Proficiency in English, Math, and IT, with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience in procurement or administration, ideally in Manufacturing or Engineering.
• Basic understanding of market research, data analysis, and purchasing principles.
• Strong organisational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work autonomously.

Personal Specifications:

• Enthusiastic about market trends and product knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building supplier relationships.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes in the procurement process.

Benefits:

• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Secure on-site parking
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, Increasing to 27 days after completion of 5 continuous years' service

Please submit your CV (in Word) and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and explaining why you are interested in this role to: z.rawlinson@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk

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Our client, on the outskirts of Canterbury, is currently looking to add to their existing team with a new role - a Purchasing Administrator within the Purchasing department.

This is a permanent role paying £27,000 to £30,000 p/a, dependant on experience.

Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm (37.50hrs PW) - office based for a while but hybrid could be an option in a year or so. 21 days holiday rising to 26 days with service plus bank holidays. Medicash, parking and pension, Bupa at a later date.

Working closely with the long established Purchasing Manager who is extremely supportive, knowledgeable, and driven with great training being provided, with opportunities to develop your career further within Purchasing for the right candidate. Due to location, you will be required to have your own transport.

As Purchasing Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

• Purchase products (direct and indirect), materials, and services required to fulfil sales orders on time
• Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers through regular communication.
• Coordinate with hauliers and suppliers to schedule collections and deliveries of goods.
• Manage stock levels and schedule deliveries to maximise production efficiency.
• Keep accurate records of purchases, suppliers, and deliveries
• Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance.
• Provide general administrative support to the Manager and team.

The person:

• Previous experience within Administration, ideally within the purchasing or procurement
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and Outlook.
• To possess excellent organisational and communication skills
• Great team player
• Attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

CVs in Word Format.

If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity, please email Mandy Potton: m.potton@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 01304 806902.
New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.

Twitter: @nagforjobs

Our client, on the outskirts of Canterbury, is currently looking to add to their existing team with a new role - a Purchasing Administrator within the Purchasing department.

This is a permanent role paying £27,000 to £30,000 p/a, dependant on experience.

Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm (37.50hrs PW) - office based for a while but hybrid could be an option in a year or so. 21 days holiday rising to 26 days with service plus bank holidays. Medicash, parking and pension, Bupa at a later date.

Working closely with the long established Purchasing Manager who is extremely supportive, knowledgeable, and driven with great training being provided, with opportunities to develop your career further within Purchasing for the right candidate. Due to location, you will be required to have your own transport.

As Purchasing Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

• Purchase products (direct and indirect), materials, and services required to fulfil sales orders on time
• Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers through regular communication.
• Coordinate with hauliers and suppliers to schedule collections and deliveries of goods.
• Manage stock levels and schedule deliveries to maximise production efficiency.
• Keep accurate records of purchases, suppliers, and deliveries
• Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance.
• Provide general administrative support to the Manager and team.

The person:

• Previous experience within Administration, ideally within the purchasing or procurement
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and Outlook.
• To possess excellent organisational and communication skills
• Great team player
• Attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

CVs in Word Format.

If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity, please email Mandy Potton: m.potton@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 01304 806902.
New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.

Twitter: @nagforjobs

Working for a global manufacturer in the Folkestone area, as Materials Specialist you will be responsible for strategic and tactical materials management functions, acting as a liaison among all business units impacted by materials management, including Supply chain, Demand planning, Supply Planning, Global Manufacturing Services and manufacturing plants, contractors and direct material suppliers

The role

• Managing materials supply and inventory throughout transitions, launches, and discontinuations
• Ordering of requirements to satisfy production and ensure OTIF at all related plants
• Working with key suppliers and EU Procurement to ensure flow of information critical to effective materials management.
• Developing raw material inventory targets for key suppliers and plants.
• Updating, tracking and report periodically across required business units.
• Working closely with procurement, suppliers, and planning to ensure supplier capacity information is communicated effectively and encorporated into planning processes
• Manage daily operation performance - workload balancing and scheduling
• Driving value and develop continuously improving business processes
• Resolving and effectively communicating impact of supply issues.
• Provide tactical and strategic leadership in planning and procurement.

With high-level communication skills, you should be able to demonstrate your ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams and engage with stakeholders effectively. Your analytical and commercial acumen will be at the fore of your skills-set along with your end-to-end supply chain experience. Ideally CIPS qualified, your experience will have been gained from a multi-national business, working across borders.

CVs in Word Format to j.stevens@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk
New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs

Our client, on the outskirts of Canterbury, is currently looking to add to their existing team with a new role - a Purchasing Administrator within the Purchasing department.

This is a permanent role paying £27,000 to £30,000 p/a, dependant on experience.

Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm (37.50hrs PW) - office based for a while but hybrid could be an option in a year or so. 21 days holiday rising to 26 days with service plus bank holidays. Medicash, parking and pension, Bupa at a later date.

Working closely with the long established Purchasing Manager who is extremely supportive, knowledgeable, and driven with great training being provided, with opportunities to develop your career further within Purchasing for the right candidate. Due to location, you will be required to have your own transport.

As Purchasing Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

• Purchase products (direct and indirect), materials, and services required to fulfil sales orders on time
• Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers through regular communication.
• Coordinate with hauliers and suppliers to schedule collections and deliveries of goods.
• Manage stock levels and schedule deliveries to maximise production efficiency.
• Keep accurate records of purchases, suppliers, and deliveries
• Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance.
• Provide general administrative support to the Manager and team.

The person:

• Previous experience within Administration, ideally within the purchasing or procurement
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and Outlook.
• To possess excellent organisational and communication skills
• Great team player
• Attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

CVs in Word Format.

If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity, please email Mandy Potton: m.potton@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 01304 806902.
New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.

Twitter: @nagforjobs

Working for a global manufacturer in the Folkestone area, as Materials Specialist you will be responsible for strategic and tactical materials management functions, acting as a liaison among all business units impacted by materials management, including Supply chain, Demand planning, Supply Planning, Global Manufacturing Services and manufacturing plants, contractors and direct material suppliers

The role

• Managing materials supply and inventory throughout transitions, launches, and discontinuations
• Ordering of requirements to satisfy production and ensure OTIF at all related plants
• Working with key suppliers and EU Procurement to ensure flow of information critical to effective materials management.
• Developing raw material inventory targets for key suppliers and plants.
• Updating, tracking and report periodically across required business units.
• Working closely with procurement, suppliers, and planning to ensure supplier capacity information is communicated effectively and encorporated into planning processes
• Manage daily operation performance - workload balancing and scheduling
• Driving value and develop continuously improving business processes
• Resolving and effectively communicating impact of supply issues.
• Provide tactical and strategic leadership in planning and procurement.

With high-level communication skills, you should be able to demonstrate your ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams and engage with stakeholders effectively. Your analytical and commercial acumen will be at the fore of your skills-set along with your end-to-end supply chain experience. Ideally CIPS qualified, your experience will have been gained from a multi-national business, working across borders.

CVs in Word Format to j.stevens@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk
New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs

This is a full time, permanent role where the hours of work will be 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday, working a nine - day fortnight after three months employment.

You will be fully site based and will need to drive and have your own vehicle, due to their location, which is not accessible by public transport.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process vendors orders and sales orders
• Organise inbound goods loading from mainland Europe to their warehouse
• Online product sell pricing maintenance
• Effective communication with Sales Department and Purchasing Department regarding inbound goods to ensure a smooth process, while providing accurate time frame
• Overall product knowledge
• Organising quotations for clients
• Stock checks
• Process sample orders
• Product sourcing for client project enquires

Key Skills:

• Ability and interest in learning product knowledge, both aesthetically and technically
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues with good business ethics
• Good communication skills, verbal and written in person and with technology
• Excellent organisation skills, time management, priority management and attention to detail
• Computer literacy
• Self-motivated and self-managing, with the ability to work alone as well as in a team
• Articulate and meticulous

Benefits:

• Salary: up to £28,000/annum, depending on experience
• Hours of work: 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. After three months employment you will work a nine-day fortnight
• 30 days holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays (based on a five-day working week). In addition to this, after three years' continuous service you will be entitled to one day's extra annual holiday (working a five-day working week).
• Company pension

If you are interested and looking for that new challenge, please email Mandy Potton.

Email: m.potton@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 01304 806902.
New Appointments Group Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.
Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.

CVs in Word Format to
Twitter: @nagforjobs