Sales And Purchasing Administrator

Sales and Purchasing Administrator
 
Based in BD17 and founded in 1984, the company has grown to become the UK’s leading distributor of valves and actuators across various industries through their exceptional customer care, professionalism, attention to detail, and total customer satisfaction. In response to an ever-changing market, they continuously adapt their product range to meet customer needs.
 
This is an opportunity to join a company and team that will offer support through initial training and encourage personal development. An interest or experience in engineering products, processes and project management are desirable but not essential.
 
Duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
 
Office Operations: Manage daily administrative tasks such as organising electronic and paper files and handling correspondence. Communicate professionally via phone, email, and other methods with customers and suppliers.
Sales Support: Assist the sales team by generating reports, preparing presentations, maintaining customer databases, responding to inquiries, following up on leads, and preparing and following up on quotations, while delivering excellent customer service.
Purchasing and Inventory: Coordinate procurement by sourcing suppliers, obtaining quotes, placing orders, monitoring inventory levels, ensuring timely delivery of goods, and processing purchase invoices.
Team Coordination: Maintain effective communication within the small sales team, with customers, and with suppliers, including covering for team members during holidays.
Project Assistance: Support various office projects and tasks as assigned by management.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of sales data, purchase orders, and other relevant documents.
Problem Solving: Identify and resolve issues, anticipate potential problems, and make informed decisions to support the department.
Tech Proficiency: Use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) for managing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Utilise CRM software and inventory management software on the internal system. Experience with CAD is also a desirable.
 
Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum DOE.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM (40 hours per week).
Holidays: 28 days including Bank Holidays, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 33 days including Bank Holidays after 5 years.
Pension Scheme: Auto-enrolment
For more information about this role apply now or contact Sally at Headway Recruitment.