Purchasing Administrator (fixed term 12 month maternity cover)

Purchasing Administrator (fixed term 12 month maternity cover) Location: Craigavon Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with core hours 10:00-16:00 Salary: Competitive Business Unit: Sciences Open To: Internal and External Applicants Ref No.: HRJOB10135 The Role Please note that this is a fixed term maternity cover for 12 months The primary function of a Purchasing administrator is to support Almac Sciences in the organisation of all purchase requisitions. Ensuring that orders are placed within an acceptable time frame guaranteeing, deliveries of the required materials across our multiple sites. The successful candidate will be expected to communicate widely with internal departments and suppliers to ensure a smooth service is maintained at all times. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a business purchasing office, is proficient in Microsoft office packages and will have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Please see attached job description for further information. Key Requirements Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time employment in the UK To be successful in this role you will need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and English Language- at grade C or above. Previous experience within a purchasing administration role. It would be desirable for applicants to have 3 A levels Grade A-E (or equivalent), a qualification or previous training within a purchasing related discipline and experience of using a computerised purchasing/inventory system. Please see attached job description for further information. Apply Now Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible. Closing Date We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Sunday 20 October 2024 RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation. Skills: Purchasing Purchasing Inventory Administration experience Benefits: Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days Professional Development + Growth Staff Discounts Employee Recognition Group Healthcare Scheme Pension Scheme