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Form of workMy Client in Wokingham is looking for a very organised Administrator, on a Part time basis for a 12 month maternity leave, to join their energetic and committed team looking after one of their divisions ,with support from the Purchasing Manager and Managing Director. This is a fantastic role for someone who enjoys managing their own time.
The Main role of the Administrator is to:-
- Deal with all quote requests, speaking to suppliers to obtain quotes ( quite a lot from the Middle East) and sending quotes to customers in a timely manner.
- Maintain the database and keeping the quote request/order log up to date.
- Process customer orders and place orders with suppliers in UK and America.
- Chase up suppliers for quotes and orders.
- Raising purchase orders
- Liaise with transport and packing companies to arrange collections and deliveries as well as deal with custom documentation.
- Smaller orders to be packed and shipped from. (receive them, check them and send them back out, no heavy lifting)
- Prepare and send weekly report
We are looking for candidates who have the following attributes :)
- Outgoing personality. Can get on well with a wide variety of people and quickly.
- Self-Motivated as well as being a team player. Ability to work alone without direction but also fits well into the team.
- Technical ability. (Understands part numbers)
- Curiosity. Good at problem solving
- Administrative skills
- Decisive. Good at making decisions within an agreed set of boundaries without constant referral.
- Conscientious. Enjoy seeing a job through to the finish.
- Time Keeping. Manage work in a timely manner and stick to timescales identified.
Experience / Qualifications.
- Customer / Supplier Interaction. Someone who has had experience with both customers and suppliers in a customer service role and or a purchasing role. Both would be required and are highly sought.
- Computer Literacy. High skills in computer packages such as excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe etc.
- Telephone/Video Calls. Good communication skills either by phone or video link.
This is a lovely role which would suit someone who would like to work 25 hours per week, preferably everyday. The office is open 7.30-4.30 Monday to Thursday and 7.30 to 12.30 on a Friday so any hours between these times would be perfect.
We are looking for someone to ideally start on 1st April for a 6 week handover
The salary is between £16,000 and £17,000 with lots of lovely benefits including 24 days holiday, ( they are also closed for Christmas) free, onsite parking.
