Location: Surrey
Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 + Benefits
Set-up: On-site (Monday – Friday)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a globally recognised, market-leading business operating within the speciality ingredients and distribution sector.
This company partners with some of the world’s most well-known brands and manufacturers, supplying innovative products and solutions across multiple industries. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a driven and customer-focused individual to join their commercial operations team.
The Role
You will play a key role in ensuring customers receive a seamless service from order placement through to delivery. Acting as a central point of contact, you will work closely with customers, suppliers, sales teams, and internal departments to keep operations running smoothly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for placing supplier purchase order on ERP systems
- Placing purchase orders based on customer/supplier requirements, stock holding and product stock levels
- Dealing with queries relating to these orders such as price queries and delivery delays
- Maintaining stock levels in accordance with with stock policies
- Developing and maintaining good relationships with suppliers and colleagues
- Developing good communication skills via email and phone with internal and external suppliers/colleagues
- Working with third-party warehouses and hauliers to resolve any purchase order queries such as damages and delays.
- Resolving any purchase related complaints and recording these so that we can look for areas of improvement.
What They’re Looking For
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working with numbers, pricing, and product quantities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
- Positive, proactive attitude with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Previous experience within customer service, administration, sales support, or order processing would be advantageous
Purchase Order Processor (Supply Chain) in Surrey employer: Vertical Advantage
Vertical Advantage is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Greater London. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have ample opportunities for growth while working on impactful supply chain projects. The competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, combined with the flexibility of a hybrid role, make this an attractive opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
