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Supply Chain Administrator

Burgess Hill
2 weeks ago
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CK Group are recruiting for a Supply Chain Administrator to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 12 months.

Salary:
£17-£19 per hour PAYE (umbrella)

Supply Chain Administrator Role:

Managing key data requirements for both materials and vendors in order for the order to invoice process to function effectively.
This role ensures 100% master data setup, PO management and that instrument assets are managed effectively.
The Administrator will be key point of contact for all Supply chain related issues and use problem solving methodology to identify and fix issues.
Ensuring accurate and up to date 3rd party master data for both material and vendor to ensure.
Efficient ordering.
Elimination of invoice queries.
Ensuring optimall Inventory customer set up data is accurate and allows clear electronic interfaceYour Background:

Proven track record of operating in a highly changeable and challenging working environment
Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely explain processes and provide updates
Understanding of SAP – Material master preferred
Previous experience in supply Chain management 
Company:
Our client is one of the world's premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies, discovering, developing and providing over 160 different medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products to help improve the lives of millions of people in the UK and around the world every year.

Location: 
This role is based at our clients site in Burgess Hill for 3 days per week, and 2 days working remotely. 

Apply:
For more information, or to apply for this Supply Chain Administrator please contact the Key Accounts Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote reference (phone number removed).
 
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.

Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

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