Purchasing Administrator
FEI Foods Ltd is a market-leading FMCG business based in Swansea, specialising in own-brand rice and grain products. The business has enjoyed significant growth in recent years, facilitated by increased customer demand, continued diversification of our product range and ongoing investment from our parent company, the Marbour Group.
With over 500 employees across our sites, FEI Foods Ltd is committed to recruiting talented and driven professionals to join the business on its impressive growth journey.
As a business, we are passionate about:
· The quality of our products and processes
· The service we offer our customers
· The innovation we bring to our industry
· Our people who shape our business
· Our operational excellence that drives us to continued success
Due to continued growth, we are looking to appoint a Purchasing Administrator to join our Supply Chain team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-developing and expanding market-leading organisation.
Salary: £26,436.80 per annum.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
· Raising and sending purchase orders to suppliers, managing order acknowledgements and ensuring purchase orders are approved and processed in a timely manner.
· Expediting purchase orders and following up with suppliers to ensure goods are delivered within the required timescales.
· Maintaining accurate purchasing records, supplier records and purchasing databases.
· Communicating with suppliers to ensure the correct booking-in processes are followed.
· Working with site teams and third-party warehouses to provide accurate booking and delivery information.
· Coordinating with suppliers to resolve order and delivery issues and supporting supplier performance monitoring and evaluation activities.
· Working closely with the Warehouse and Production teams to manage inventory space requirements.
· Monitoring stock levels in line with agreed space parameters to optimise inventory levels and avoid stock shortages or excess stock.
· Supporting planning activities by providing regular and accurate purchasing updates.
· Preparing regular purchasing reports, supplier performance reports and purchasing metrics.
· Maintaining purchasing trackers and keeping relevant stakeholders updated regarding pending orders, delivery timescales and any identified issues.
· Providing administrative support to the Supply Chain team, including assisting with order processing when required.
· Supporting ad-hoc requests and providing cover during the absence of other team members.
· Supporting the completion of the monthly stock take.
· Strictly adhering to Environmental, Health and Safety policies and safe operating procedures, while promoting a positive health and safety culture to safeguard all employees.
· Strictly adhering to Technical and Quality policies and procedures, proactively contributing to the business’s food safety and quality culture while maintaining high product quality and Good Manufacturing Practice standards.
· Carrying out any other reasonable duties as required.
Key Skills and Attributes
· Previous experience in an administrative, purchasing or supply chain role would be advantageous.
· Strong organisational and administrative skills.
· Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records.
· Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities within a fast-paced environment.
· Confident written and verbal communication skills.
· Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
· A proactive approach to following up orders, resolving issues and meeting deadlines.
· Strong IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications, databases and trackers.
· Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
Some of Our Benefits
· Competitive salary
· Company pension
· Career development opportunities
· Health and wellbeing programme
· Free tea and coffee
· Free on-site parking
This is a permanent, full-time vacancy.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,436.80 per year
Work Location: In person, at the Swansea site FEI Foods SA1 7DA
Pay: £26,436.80 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Are you located in Swansea?
Work Location: In person
