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Mellcrest is a leading supplier of high-quality products to the hospitality industry. Our extensive range includes everything from pillows and bathrobes to toiletries and tissues, ensuring that our customers can provide an exceptional experience for their guests. With a reputation for excellence and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Mellcrest is the preferred partner for many hotels and establishments in the UK

Mellcrest is a one stop shop for thousands of businesses, and we strive to be the “Home of Hospitality Supplies.”

We are seeking a Purchasing Administrator to join our Purchasing Team. A successful candidate will be competent in excel, have good attention to detail and be able to effectively communicate with various departments across the organisation.

By joining Mellcrest, you’ll be given a fantastic opportunity to work in a growing, fast paced, family run company.

Responsibilities:

* Check and calculate stock shortage list to assess what orders are required

* Raise purchase orders

* Check supplier order list to chase outstanding orders

* Regularly update the system to reflect supplier delivery dates

* Liaise with warehouse to check stock and adjust stock levels

* Check and adjust cost prices

* Deal with delivery discrepancies (short shipments / damaged stock)

* Add new products to the system

* Remove discontinued products

* Liaise with sales team and source products on an ad hoc / bespoke basis

* Maintain and develop relationships with new & existing suppliers

* Check inventory trends and adjust purchasing habits accordingly

* Forecast demand for certain products and make orders accordingly

* To co-operate with Mellcrest Limited on health and safety and to take reasonable care for their own health and safety, and that of other persons who may be affected by what they do or do not

Skills:

* Highly organised

* Attention to detail

* Excellent numerical skills

* Competent computer literacy, including Excel

* Multitasking ability and prioritising to meet deadlines

* Excellent written and oral communication skills

* Ability to work with a variety of people

* Commercial awareness

* Ownership & decision making

* Industry experience is desirable

Job Specifics & Benefits:

Monday to Friday 09:00am to 17:00pm (No weekends or Bank Holidays)

Office based in Frogmore, St Albans

Onsite car parking

25 % Colleague discount and a monthly free pack of toilet paper

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Breaks paid for (45 mins lunch / 10 mins morning / 10 mins afternoon)

Contributory pension scheme

Regular work socials.

After a successful probation, Life Cover and Income Protection Insurance

After a successful probation, five paid in full company sick days

Annual Leave and paid sick days increase with length of service