Purchasing Administrator

Purchasing Administrator Hays are delighted to be working with our global client, one of the world’s most successful premium manufacturers of cars, motorcycles, and provider of premium services. Our client demonstrates a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and product responsibility all the way from development to production. Their aim is to play a dynamic and innovative role in shaping the face of mobility. Our client highly values each and every person; their passion, commitment, uniqueness and contribution to shaping the future success of their business.

About the job: We are recruiting for an Italian speaking purchasing administrator to join our client on a long-term temporary assignment. Foster excellent collaboration with the regional purchasing network thanks to regular and relevant communication, best practice sharing as well as with central purchasing departments. Ensure that suppliers nominated are of the highest innovation, quality and flexibility standards, with the best value for money and comply with all process, procedures, policies and guidelines. Negotiate contractual terms and conditions with suppliers along with commercial rates, pricing, within a total cost of ownership approach within tender process and annual renegotiations.

What will you bring to the global premium automotive brand: English and Italian language skills required Educated to GCSE/A-Level equivalent Good interpersonal skills at all levels of management Effective organisational and time management skills Proactive with offering support and ability to react quickly Able to use own initiative and work autonomously Familiar with the key elements of Purchase Orders, Contracts and Tenders together with their associated processes.

How will we support you: The business core values are integral to their corporate culture and guide their actions and decisions. These values include: Openness – Embracing change and new opportunities, learning from mistakes and acting with integrity, Responsibility – Making consistent decisions and committing to them personally, fostering trust and effective teamwork. Appreciation – Reflecting on actions, respecting each other, offering clear feedback and celebrating success Transparency –Acknowledging concerns and identifying inconsistencies constructively Trust – Relying on each other to act swiftly and achieve goals Diversity – Valuing diverse backgrounds and experiences to enhance innovation and competitiveness.

Compensation We offer a competitive hourly wage plus an annual performance-related bonus. You will receive a generous annual leave up to 35 days which is inclusive of bank holidays. There’s free on-site parking available and you’ll have access to a subsidised restaurant. We offer hybrid working where employees split their time between working remotely (often from home) and working in the office.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Equality, diversity, and inclusion policy is centered around creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that values and respects differences. The company promotes diversity through various initiatives and has integrated diversity, equity, and inclusion into its HR strategy1. Key aspects of policy include: Promoting equal opportunities in recruitment and personnel development Ensuring protection against discrimination and fostering respect in everyday business Encouraging a diverse workforce to enhance competitiveness, effectiveness and innovation Supporting five dimensions of diversity: gender, age and experience, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientation and identify and cultural background.