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Supply Chain Administrator / Expeditor

  • Location: Lincoln
  • Salary: TBC based on candidate experience
  • Job Type:Permanent
  • Sector: Office Support
  • Contact: Donna Stafford
  • Contact Email: d.stafford@select.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01733 555372
  • Job Ref: SF53853

Select Recruitment in Lincoln are working in partnership with a leading Engineering company to find a Supply Chain Administrator / Expeditor.

Working as part of a small team you will be responsible for expediting information and deliveries to and from multiple suppliers to ensure that performance meets business metrics.

Main responsibilities:

• Responsibility for all aspects of workflow related to the Raw Material Purchasing operation
• Expedite activities / items at various approved vendors to meet the manufacturing requirement as defined by the Raw Materials Manager
• Raise Purchase Orders for Raw Material operations
• Liaise with Suppliers on a regular basis to ensure supplier performance is in line with NMB expectations
• Maintain the upkeep of accurate information in relation to:
Raw Material Suppliers
Overall Vendor performance
• Communicate information to relevant parties, (both internal and external
• Represent the department at meetings
• Work within budgetary requirements
• Proactively identify, communicate and implement corrective action plans when schedule goes off-target'

As the Purchasing Administrator you will;

oSupport the buyers in defining key business requirements
oSupport the buyers in researching of products
oMonitor and report on supplier capabilities
oBe responsible for expediting purchase orders to ensure the delivery of products are met
oContact suppliers to resolve possible shortages, missed or late deliveries and any other discrepancies
oReview overdue orders, notifying of any significant delays from suppliers
oAssist the buyers with product replenishment, matching inventory levels with the needs of our customers

Key Skills and Competencies:

• 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

Hours: Monday to Thursday 7.30 am to 4.00 pm and Friday 7.30 am to 12.30 pm, with additional hours as required to meet all expectations of the job role.