Purchasing & Supply Chain Administrator
4 days ago
Dundee
The Role Our client is a leading supplier of Dental Materials & Equipment throughout the UK and abroad. The Group has expanded significantly in the last few years and continues to implement ambitious growth plans across its key markets. As a key member of the Purchasing Team, you will support and manage buying and purchasing administration activities across a portfolio of suppliers. The role covers supplier management, stock control, inventory planning, and coordination of domestic and international logistics. You will work closely with suppliers, freight forwarders, and internal departments to ensure products are imported efficiently, shipped on time, and delivered cost-effectively while meeting quality, service, and compliance standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone methodical and analytical who is keen to develop their knowledge of procurement and supply chain operations within a growing business. Key Responsibilities Supplier & Purchasing Management • Manage a scheduled calendar of supplier reviews on a weekly basis, • Review and action Category A reports weekly, • Review and process MRP proposal reports for assigned suppliers, • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, • Negotiate pricing and commercial terms where appropriate, • Maintain a service level target of 98%+, • Review daily service level reports to identify and resolve gaps, • Monitor and reduce back-order levels, expediting deliveries where required, • Balance stock levels in line with budget targets, • Produce stock holding reports to highlight inventory risks and issues, • Maintain and update MRP and SAP systems to support inventory analysis, • Perform data analysis to support purchasing decisions, • Organise domestic and international shipments, • Coordinate with freight forwarders and suppliers to ensure timely delivery, • Ensure goods purchased meet required specifications for quality, quantity, and delivery Essential: • Experience in Purchasing, Stock Control, Supply Chain Coordination, or a related discipline, • Strong analytical and organisational skills, • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, • Experience working with MRP systems, • Experience using SAP, • Experience with international shipping and logistics By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.