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Vacancy posted: Friday, 4 Jul 2008

HR Consultancy Purchasing AdministratorGlasgow   up to £17K

Please note: This vacancy is no longer advertised.

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A University based in Glasgow are seeking a Purchasing Administrator for a temporary contract. The hours of work will be 9.00 am to 5.00 pm and the contract will last for up to six months initially.  

Duties will include the following:  

  • Liaise with Purchasing team members and maintain content on the Purchasing website ensuring information is accurate and up to date
  • Provide administrative support to the Head of Department as and when required
  • Arranging purchasing meetings, coordinate room booking, minute taking, and the distribution of documentation
  • Work with the purchasing team to assist in the maintenance and development of purchasing systems, documentation, tender related activities and file management
  • Assist the purchasing team with project support to ensure that all operational targets are met or exceeded
  • Carry out detailed data analysis on behalf of the purchasing team in order to identify trends and pinpoint areas for improvements - Assist the purchasing team with gathering and recording of information in relation to the benefits tracking process.
  • Support the Head of Department with data analysis on budget activity and trends
  • Issue orders on behalf of the Purchasing team as and when required.
  • Responsible for booking and coordinating travel and conferences for the Purchasing team and maintaining appropriate records for reporting purposes
  • Any other duties as requested by the Head of Department

Experience required:  

Strong administration experience will be required. Experience gained within a purchasing environment with knowledge of tendering, whole life costing and contract management would be an advantage. Excellent communication and organisation skills and strong IT skills will are essential.  A qualification in Purchasing would also be advantageous.  

Please apply by contacting Tori MacDonald using the apply online now link.

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Job Reference:   GLATM136/1

Closing Date:     08-Jul-2008