The Fresh Produce Centre
Buying Administrator
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About the Role
We are looking for the perfect candidate to support our established and ambitious UK business, The Avocado Company. Operating out of The Fresh Produce Centre, we are dedicated to the sourcing and supply of one of the fastest-growing and most popular products in today's fresh produce market. With grower partners in key locations around the world, we ensure a seamless 52-week supply of avocados to customers in retail, wholesale, and foodservice both in the UK and further afield.
Why Work for Us?
We have an opportunity for you to join our team in Paddock Wood as a Buying Administrator. With the key purpose being the creation and maintenance of accurate consignment details in a timely manner, the role requires good administration, data entry, and organizational skills coupled with the ability to communicate effectively with freight forwarding agents and internal stakeholders. Working directly with our buying managers, this would present an excellent introduction to the procurement function or first step into a commercial role.
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Responsibilities
- Purchase Order creation with high accuracy levels in data entry.
- Collating all supplier paperwork.
- Create/Amend inbound deliveries.
- Update and maintain all estimated costs.
- Create advances within the system for the Procurement team to manage grower cash flows.
- Chase Estimated Times of Arrivals and update relevant departments.
Requirements
- A good level of numeracy.
- Good IT Skills including working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Applications.
- Intermediate Excel knowledge is essential with the ability to use simple formulas.
- Good people and communication skills (Good spoken & written English essential).
- Excellent attention to detail and highly organized with good time management skills.
- Experience of working with SAP (desirable but not essential) or similar ERP system.
- To be assertive and someone who isn’t afraid to challenge.
- FMCG background (desirable but not essential).
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Hours
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Benefits
- A competitive salary.
- 25 days holiday per annum plus 8 bank holidays.
- Pension Scheme.
- Free onsite parking.
- Optional company share scheme.
- Cycle to work Scheme.
- Grocery Aid Employee Assistance Program.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Imagination Library - Free books every month for children of our employees up to age 5.
- Medicash.
- Death in service benefit.
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