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Castle Business Support division in York have an exciting opportunity to recruit for our client during their growth period, for a Purchasing Coordinator.

Some of the duties and responsibilities are;

• Creating and maintaining accurate supplier and product records using the CRM system and accounting software
• Planning, monitoring and maintaining purchasing activities
• Responsible for stock control, ensuring stock levels are maintained efficiently
• Raising and processing purchase orders
• Liaising with approved suppliers to ensure products/services are received on time and to specification
• Monitoring recurring purchase orders and contracts.
• Administrating Return Merchandise Authorisations (RMAs) and  equipment warrantees
• Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers
• Build effective relationships within the organisation and share knowledge, to deliver excellence for our customers
• Working closely with other teams to meet commitment and delivery excellence
• Escalating issues to relevant internal or external teams, as appropriate to enable resolution within SLA (Service Level Agreement)
• Assisting in delivering small projects

To be successful for this position you will;

• Take responsibility and enjoy ‘mucking in’
• Be committed to continual improvement to benefit the team and the customers
• Have previous experience in a similar Purchasing or finance role
• Have strong administration skills
• Have excellent planning, organisation and problem-solving skills able to manage activities in an organised, methodical, timely manner
• Have a practical and pro-active approach to tasks
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills, able to communicate information in a clear, accurate and professional manner both orally and in writing
• Ability to recognise and adapt to changing priorities
• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications
• Familiar with SharePoint and ZOHO CRM systems is desirable
• Proficient in the use of accounting software purchase ledger is desirable but not essential (e.g. Sage 50,Xero)
• Working within an ISO 9001:2015 certified organisation is desirable

This will be working Monday to Friday 9am-5pm with a one-hour lunch break, earning a salary of £19,500 - £21,000 per annum depending on experience.

Along with this amazing opportunity you will be entitled to the following company benefits;

• 30 days annual leave, plus a 3 days paid Christmas break
• Health scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted bus travel
• Excellent pension Scheme