Job Description

Job description

Summary

PROACT Medical Ltd is a fast-growing medical device company of around 50 staff and an accredited Living Wage Employer.

We are looking to employ a Contracts & Purchasing Administrator to cover Maternity for 9-12 months. The successful candidate will be working alongside and providing administrative support to our current Contracts and Purchasing Assistant. This will include assisting with compiling tender offers, maintaining customer contractsand raising purchasing orders as and when required. Full training will be given.

Main Responsibilities

Contracts

Preparation of accurate and competitive tender offers to be submitted well ahead of deadlines. Monitoring tender alerts to ensure that any potential opportunities are picked up and interest expressed. Contract maintenance - ensuring that contract expiry dates are monitored, extension requests are reviewed and administrated and that product catalogues and pricing schedules are current. Producing uptake reports as required to meet company or contractual requirements. Reviewing margins/profits relating to existing customer contracts. Acting as key contact for contract management on customer accounts.

Purchasing

Raising and placing purchase orders on suppliers, confirming delivery dates, and investigating price queries. Liaising with logistics providers to ascertain arrival dates for sea and air imports. Producing reports and sharing information with colleagues regarding expected deliveries and priorities. Supplier appraisals - ensuring suppliers are appraised against key performance targets.

Qualifications & Experience

The following requirements should be supported by strong qualifications (preferably to A-level or above), or relevant working experience: Strong written, verbal communication and numerical skills. Good computer skills - a good working understanding of Word, Excel and Outlook is essential. Ability to liaise with suppliers and customers professionally and diplomatically. Proven administrative and organisational skills. Understanding of the UK Healthcare Market and/or experience of working in contracts, sales or purchasing roles is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Personal Qualities

Ability to work on own initiative, to tight deadlines and as part of a team. Methodical with keen attention to detail even under pressure. Capacity to take on product knowledge and build relationships with customers and colleagues. Proactive approach to spot potential supply issues and taking ownership to resolve them in advance of them affecting customer service. Willingness to adapt, flexibility and ability respond to the requirements of a busy small business.
Job Types: Temporary (9-12 Months Maternity Cover), Full-time

Pay: 23,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: 23,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person