SUPPLY CHAIN ADMINISTRATOR

• Support the buyers in defining key business requirements
• Monitor and report on supplier capabilities
• Be responsible for expediting purchase orders to ensure the delivery of products are met
• Contact suppliers to resolve possible shortages, missed or late deliveries and any other discrepancies
• Review overdue orders, notifying of any significant delays from suppliers
• Assist the buyers with product replenishment, matching inventory levels with the needs of our customers
• Responsibility for all aspects of work-flow related to the Sub-Contract operations
• Expedite activities / Purchase Orders / items at various approved vendors to meet the manufacturing requirement as defined by the Head of Sub Contract Services
• Liaise with Suppliers on a regular basis to ensure supplier performance is in line with expectations
• Maintain the upkeep of accurate information in relation to:

• Sub Contract Suppliers
• Overall Vendor performance
• Communicate information to relevant parties, (both internal and external)
• Raise Purchase Orders for Sub-Contract operations
• Work within budgetary requirements
• Proactively identify, communicate and implement corrective action plans when schedule goes 'off-target'

Key Skills

• Supply Chain background preferred
• IT Literate - ideally IT qualification
• English and Mathematics - GCSE or above
• Polite but forthright telephone manner
• Positive outlook with the personality and drive to achieve results
• Full driving licence preferable but not essential