Purchasing Administrator

Since its beginnings in 1945, the KARL STORZ family company has grown into a global manufacturer and distributor of endoscopes, medical instruments, and devices. Not a giant on an international scale, but leaders in matters that count: Creativity, versatility and competence. Our company headquarters in Tuttlingen, seven additional production sites, and 47 sales and marketing companies worldwide now employ 8500 employees in over 40 countries.

KARL STORZ applies tradition and experience to think about tomorrow, today. The company caters for future trends with sophisticated products, services and processes that systematically support our global activities. Our commitment to performance and professionalism means we can guarantee both user and patient the ideal solution. In doing so, we secure and create top-quality jobs in all our corporate locations.

To strengthen our team, KARL STORZ Endoscopy (UK) Ltd have a vacancy for a Purchasing Administrator, based at our offices in Slough on a full-time basis, initially on a 12 month fixed term contract. Due to the nature of the work to be undertaken, we are unable to offer home working or hybrid working for this role.

About the role:

• Responsible for the procurement of finished goods, component, and spare parts to fulfil customer orders. Maintain minimum stock levels in accordance with financial and inventory requirements.
• Liaising with suppliers to ensure fulfilment of customer orders to meet departmental and business objectives. Communicating with internal and external customers regarding the fulfilment of orders.
• Generate and issue purchase orders to suppliers using SAP (ERP System). Where applicable, obtain quotations for finished goods.
• Run stock allocations in SAP and administer back-order reports to determine order fulfilment.

About You:

• You will have a good standard of education (min GCSE in English Language & Maths, or equivalent) and have 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Must have experience of using SAP ERP Procurement and have a good overall ability with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience of working in a regulated environment is desirable.

About the package:

KARL STORZ offers an excellent remuneration package including Private Healthcare and cash plan, generous Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Critical Illness, Income Protection and Flexible Benefit such as holiday buy/sell.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• SAP ERP Procurement: 1 year (required)
• Procurement Administration: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person