Job Description
We're recruiting for an organised and proactive Administrator to join a busy Buying team within a well-established business based in Dunnington, York on a temporary basis for around 3 months.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied administrative role, is confident communicating with suppliers and colleagues, and takes pride in keeping things organised and running smoothly.
Whether you're looking for full-time hours or a part-time role that fits around school hours, we'd love to hear from you.
As part of a friendly team supporting the purchasing function, you'll be responsible for:
- Administering purchase orders across a wide supplier network
- Liaising with suppliers, building positive working relationships and monitoring performance where required
- Supporting site teams by chasing orders, providing updates and producing reports
- Assisting the stores team with stock management, including booking materials in and out and supporting stock takes
- Coordinating deliveries between the office, stores and site locations
- Working closely with the accounts team regarding supplier set-up, pro forma payments and invoice queries
- Updating and maintaining procurement information within the purchasing system
- Providing general administrative support to the Buying team
You'll be joining a close-knit team of two who work collaboratively and support one another. The environment is friendly, professional and busy, making it a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being involved in a variety of tasks.
We're looking for someone who:
- Has previous administration experience
- Is confident communicating with suppliers and colleagues over the phone and by email
- Isn't afraid to question or challenge an order if something doesn't look right
- Enjoys problem-solving and following things through to completion
- Has excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
- Is comfortable using IT systems and learning new software
We are ideally looking for someone to work full-time, 37 hours,Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5:30pm, and Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm, with a 1-hour lunch break. However, we are also happy to hear from candidates looking for 24 hours per week, particularly if you have previous experience supporting a Buying or Purchasing team. Part-time hours can be worked across three full days or five shorter school-hour days. This role is paying £13.50 per hour.
Interested?
If you're looking for a varied administration role where you can become an integral part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.
