Purchasing Administrator

About us

Sarsen Stone Group is a family business established in 1989 and is the parent company of 3 high profile home décor brands - Artisans of Devizes, Ca’ Pietra and Proper Good Paint.

We are a fun and caring business to work for, a company that invests in its people, is rapidly growing and are looking for an experienced individual to join a growing team.

This a part-time position (up to 25 hours) and we will allow some flexibility with the start and finish times. The position is a temporary position to cover Maternity leave.

Reporting to the Procurement and IT Manager. The ability to provide prompt, efficient and personalised service to internal and external customers and ensure that productive relationships are built and maintained. You will be a self-starter with a can-do attitude who has the energy and drive to make things happen. Experience in Purchasing/procurement is not essential, but strong administration skills, a common sense attitude and a self starter would be desireable. Training will be given.

Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to complete such duties as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grade of the post. The post holder should always carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with Sarsen Stone Group’s policies and legislative requirements.

• Obtaining, processing and creating documents and processes for imports
• Liaising with the shipping agent and monitoring shipments
• Maintaining product master data including commodity codes and tariff rates
• Monitoring and maintaining stock levels
• Placing orders with manufacturers, as well as monitoring delivery schedules
• Communicate any changes to the appropriate stakeholders including hauliers and couriers
• Checking invoices and delivery notes.

Experience and Attributes

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
• Good analytical ability
• Excellent organisational skills
• Able to work to deadlines and perform under pressure
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Experience in procurement/supply chain would be beneficial, but not essential.
• IT skills, proficient in using Micrsoft applications.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 4 months
Part-time hours: 25 per week

Salary: £10.58 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Flexitime
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Devizes, SN10 3DY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 15/05/2023