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Purchasing Administrator
At A Glance
An opportunity has arisen to join the Overseas Purchasing team as a Purchasing Administrator based in Austria
What You'll Be Doing
To ensure that all of the suppliers' details are correctly logged and recorded
To ensure that all costs and payment schedules are loaded onto the companies selling system in a timely and accurate manner
To collate product information from Purchasing Mangers and play a key role in providing this information in a useful accurate and presentable format to the sales and marketing teams in the companies UK based head office. This will include the sourcing of hotel, resort and ski area information and images where appropriate
To provide administrative support to the purchasing mangers, in particular ensuring that an up to date availability position is maintained within the selling system
To liaise with the purchasing managers and commercial and yield teams to implement any additional purchasing or stop selling requirements
To provide administrative support to the Innsbruck based administrative team as required
In conjunction with the purchasing managers, to be able to identify areas for product growth, including new opportunities for new service initiatives
Develop strong relationships with key suppliers and potential suppliers, in particular ensuring that all invoices are checked and processed according to agreed timescales
Meet reporting deadlines/requirements providing support to the purchasing team as required.
Where appropriate to assist the purchasing team with the negotiation of products and service
To make recommendations to the Yield and Commercial team about pricing and availability management.
What We're Looking For
Previous administrative experience, preferably in a specialist tour operator environment is desirable
A knowledge of and a passion for the ski industry, ideally with knowledge of School Skiing
Excellent administrative skills with a demonstrable record of being highly PC literate/numerate/analytical
Great attention to detail and the ability to work accurately whilst under pressure
Good interpersonal skills especially the ability to create strong relationships with suppliers
Continually challenges to do better and presents recommendations accordingly
Ability to work with limited direct supervision
Team player
Flexible & adaptable
Fluency in German and English essential, other languages desirable
Willingness to travel both locally and overseas as the business needs dictate
What we can offer
competitive salary
holiday entitlement - 25 increasing with service to 28 days
contributory pension scheme
life assurance
buy as you share scheme
childcare vouchers
holiday concession purchase
additional holiday entitlement purchase
affinity reward scheme - online discounts on products & services
late seats and accommodation
Job Division: Activity
Location: Austria
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