Purchasing Administrator / Assistant Finance

About Candidate

Education/Qualification

  • 2017    Poynton High School – GCSEs Achieved, including Mathematics and English

Systems used

  • Microsoft Word and Excel – Reports / Raw Materials Usage / Orders / Costs etc.
  • Sage 200

Career Summary

Current Employer – Manufacturers

Position – Purchasing Administrator / Assistant Finance

Dates – January 2023 – Present

  • Reports to the Purchasing Operations Manager – works as part of a team of 3 – also works closely with Finance team
  • Daily responsible for raising POs for Consumables and Raw Materials using Sage 200
  • Places Orders with Suppliers on UK / India and China
  • Over time has developed skills in negotiation and price comparison to source the best Suppliers
  • During busy / peak times can be raising c 30 Orders a day (large Hospital Builds etc)
  • Responsible for accurate and prompt management of Supplier Accounts – keeping updated records on deliveries, products, and quality
  • Responsible for accurate Cost Reporting – Supplier and Project 
  • Responsible for Import Logistics from Europe, India, and China, including booking shipments and providing customs documents – HS Codes
  • Working to build and maintain strong Supplier / Customer and Shipping Agent relationships
  • Stock control and participate in Quarterly in-house Stock Takes
  • Works to cover Accounts Payable – Input and Code Invoices
  • Created and maintained procurement department reports on price increases and savings using Excel

Position – Receptionist and administration assistant

Dates – June 2022 – January 2023

  • Managed front of house: answering phone calls, greeting clients and visitors, handling general customer enquiries
  • Set up meetings and events for the company
  • Responsible for filing (both paper and electronic)
  • Booked UK and EU shipments using same-day courier services such as TNT and World Options
  • Worked independently, gaining experience in self-management and time management
  • Assisted in the purchasing department during times of understaffing

Previous Employer – Supermarket Company

Position – Home and Clothing Customer Assistant

Dates – January 2018 – June 2022

  • Offered a permanent contract after a seasonal role
  • Continued to work in the homeware and clothing department
  • Worked as part of a team to replenish stock and ensure the store was fit for trade
  • Delivered excellent customer service
  • Supported the customer service and online shopping departments during busy periods
  • Involved in merchandising during a store refit of the beauty department

Previous Employer – Supermarket Company

Position – Home and Clothing Customer Assistant

Dates – June 2022 – January 2023

Previous Employer – Horse riding School

Position – General Assistant

Dates – January 2015 – December 2018

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