Purchasing Administrator

We’re Hiring Again! We have a Full Time, Permanent Position for a Purchasing Administrator to join our growing Central Services Team at our head office in Riddlesworth, Norfolk.

We are a leading player in the hospitality industry, known for delivering excellent quality dispense hygiene products and services, partnering with great brands such as Asahi, Budweiser, Camden Town Brewery, Heineken, Molson Coors, Tennents and Woodfordes. We work to high standards and are looking for motivated individuals to join our growing team.

Our purpose is to raise the bar on beer quality, and our aim is that one day every draft beer served will be perfect. Our standards are high – Pints settle. We don’t.

What does that mean to someone working as part of the Avani Central Services Team?

You’re a resourceful problem-solver and you never leave a job half-done. You have high standards and a professional, practical approach to your work. You’ll have a great attention to detail – easy to say, yet so much harder to deliver day-after-day. You’ll love learning and adding to your skills. You’re versatile, you relish a challenge and you’re comfortable working with incomplete information and fast-evolving situations.

If this is you, and you live in the above area, then read on!

About the role:

This is a brand-new role and an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to progress their Purchasing and Supply Chain career, joining as an administrator and taking on more responsibility as the role and organisation evolves. The processes are in place, and we need someone who can continue to build on strong supplier relationships and third party collaborations, and assist in our journey to net zero. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team.

Core responsibilities:

· Source and negotiate with suppliers to secure the most favourable terms of business for the company

· Review of contracts for the supply of goods and services, including fleet

· Scope 3 supply chain management (UK and Europe)

· Source sustainably, working in conjunction with the Sustainability Manager

· Active involvement in creation of a sustainable product range

· Review and implement cost reduction solutions for storage of our products.

· Maintenance of an up-to-date list of suppliers and pricing arrangements

· Stock control of materials and equipment

· Negotiation and booking of accommodation for our field-based team of technicians

· Raising of relevant purchase orders and placing orders in line with company systems

· General administration within the CST which may include some fleet and on-line retail work

· Working alongside other members of the CST

Requirements:

· 3 years plus proven experience in a similar accounting-based role, although this is not essential for the right candidate

· Highly numerate

· Fantastic negotiation skills

· Excellent organisational skills

· A can-do attitude

· Interest and experience in working sustainably

· Excellent written and spoken communication skills

· Excellent grasp of technology including Microsoft Office 365

· Attention to detail

· Ability to work on own initiative

· Full clean UK driving licence (this is an office-based role)

To apply for this role:

Please submit a copy of your CV and covering letter by email to the attention of Amanda Thomson at amanda@avanisolutions.co.uk

Application deadline: 13th December 2024

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