At a Glance
- Tasks: Support sales and purchasing teams with invoicing, order management, and freight coordination.
- Company: Join a well-established and growing business in Sandycroft.
- Benefits: Full training, Monday to Friday hours, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Great location with easy access from Chester and surrounding areas.
- Why this job: Perfect for organised individuals looking to kickstart their career in administration.
- Qualifications: Experience in administration or strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 24750 - 30250 £ per year.
Proactive Personnel are delighted to be recruiting for a Sales & Purchasing Administrator on behalf of our client, a well-established and growing business based in Sandycroft. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and motivated individual to join a busy commercial team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Sales, Purchasing and Import departments and will receive full training and support to develop their skills across all areas of the business.
We are keen to hear from candidates with previous sales or purchasing administration experience, but our client is also happy to consider experienced administrators with strong organisational skills and a willingness to learn.
Key Responsibilities
- Raising sales invoices and purchase orders
- Chasing outstanding customer and supplier orders
- Liaising with both existing and prospective customers, as well as suppliers
- Arranging freight transport for goods supplied to customers across the UK and from suppliers throughout Europe
- Coordinating freight movements and supporting customs clearance processes for imported goods
- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring internal systems, customers and colleagues are kept fully up to date
- Providing general administrative support across sales, purchasing and import activities
The Package
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Based in Sandycroft, Flintshire (North Wales)
- Convenient location with easy access from Chester, The Wirral, the A55 and M56
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience within an administrative role, ideally within a sales, purchasing, customer service or commercial environment
- Experience working with customers and suppliers
- Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
- Accurate data entry skills and a methodical approach to work
- Good numerical ability
- Excellent time management and the ability to prioritise a varied workload
- Good IT skills, including experience using Excel, Google Sheets or similar software
- Professional and confident communication skills
Desirable Experience
- Sales or Purchasing Administration experience
- Automotive parts industry experience
- Import, freight or customs administration experience
Administrator employer: Proactive Personnel Ltd
Proactive Personnel Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values teamwork and innovation in a busy manufacturing environment. Employees benefit from a comprehensive pension scheme and convenient on-site parking, while also enjoying opportunities for professional growth and development within the electrical sector. Join us to lead a dedicated team and make a meaningful impact on our production processes.
