Jennifer Griffiths Recruitment are looking for a Costing Administrator for a Client in the Bridgend area.

Role summary and primary responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Operations Buyer, the role of the Costing Administrator is to compile costings and ROM estimates for both new and established finished products, as per sales requests and in line with the internal costing process. A key role in the company, the Costing Administrator will be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate completion of product costings, that take into account valid supplier quotations, lead times, minimum order quantities, any existing stock and its shelf life. The completed costing will then be submitted for internal approval.

* Verify product manufacturing capability.

* Seek best value material prices, by evaluating the demand generated from costing against current stock.

* Request quotations from suppliers and sub-contractors and negotiate (if necessary).

* Evaluate supplier minimum order quantities and impact on costing.

* Analyse the requirement and identify potential to increase competitiveness in the market place.

* Work closely with buyers where necessary.

* Liaise with all other relevant departments when necessary to understand technical or demand requirements.

* Be able to present outcomes of costing to management at bid reviews and be able to articulate the rationale for the information provided.

* Be able to cover buying and expediting functions as required.

Essential skills and qualifications

* Results orientated.

* Attention to detail.

* Good commercial awareness.

* Good organisational skills.

* Analytical thinker.

* Good communicator.

* Self-motivated.

* Excellent knowledge of excel.

* Ability to work to deadlines with a proactive approach.

* Relevant experience in a similar costing/admin role.

* Experience of contacting and negotiating with suppliers.

* Working knowledge of ERP systems.

The hours of work are full time, Monday to Friday.

The salary is £13.50 an hour.

The contract is initially for 3 months but could be longer, for the right candidate.