Administrator - Buyer Support Gaydon, England
Job description
REQ ID: 116351
JOB TITLE: Administrator - Buyer Support
SALARY: £28,200 - £35,000
POSTING END DATE: Wednesday 14th June
LOCATION: Gaydon
Beyond Property, Purchasing, HR and IT, more than being part of our Finance or Marketing teams, beyond even Sales and Service, every role in every business area offers unique opportunities to make an impact on the future of mobility and the automotive industry.
The Opportunity
To provide support to the digital purchasing team, to assist in delivering excellent customer service and key business processes, through reporting on team performance metrics, applying business rules to transactions and supporting business critical initiatives relating to our digital supply chain. The individual will be an active member of the team and be able to deliver timely and efficient administrative duties. They will need to be proactive in their delivery and adaptable in their working style to achieve a variety of tasks within the role.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The Role:
Provide administrative support and maintain documentation to enable effective delivery of team objectives
Deliver reports on team performance metrics
Create document templates and develop processes to increase efficiency and consistency within the team
Provide administrative support in the entry, manipulation and reporting of data
Act as a point of contact for the team on general queries
Attend meetings, take minutes, circulate notes and issue agendas
Book venues, catering and general events logistics
Coordinate on-boarding programmes for new starters and ensure effective transition into the team
Manage team communications to include changes in policies and procedures
Support regional employee visits to the UK
Assist with the coordination and organisation of supplier events
Manage key information concerning the suppliers / partners in our digital supply chain and support information gathering and requirement cascade initiatives as required
Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested
Liaising with colleagues and external contacts to book travel and accommodation
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Experience required
Essential:
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, changing organisation
Detail orientated with good organisational and time management skills
Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capability to interpret data with consideration of functional priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable with data management and manipulation
Excellent IT skills – particularly with Microsoft Office
Confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
Desirable:
Some previous experience working in an administration role
Proven track record of demonstrating logic and analytical thinking
Existing knowledge of working with finance processes
Extensive data management skills
SO WHY US?
Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family and membership of a competitive pension plan. All this and more makes Jaguar Land Rover the perfect place to continue your journey.
This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At Jaguar Land Rover, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.
Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.
Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.
