Watts Farms (Sales) Ltd
Procurement Administrator
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Are you an experienced Administrator keen to take the next step in your career? Perhaps you are a Junior Buyer looking for your next role in a more challenging sector?
We are looking for a Procurement Administrator to join our Procurement team on a full time, permanent basis, working from our Aylesford site.
If you are looking to join a fast paced and growing business, and work within a small, dynamic team then this could be a great opportunity for you.
Role Overview
The Procurement Administrator will be responsible for supporting the procurement team with administrative tasks including the purchasing of fresh produce. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a strong administrator with excellent mathematical and IT skills to gain experience in a procurement team.
Key Responsibilities
- Contacting suppliers to purchase products and ensuring price is within budget.
- Maintaining accurate records of purchases.
- Completion of daily reporting to highlight any purchasing shortfalls.
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of product.
- Liaise with current and potential suppliers to assist with the negotiation of prices, new line enquiries and product rejections.
- Collaborate with internal departments to answer product queries such as availability of products, quality issues and new lines.
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
- Provide administration support to the procurement team as required.
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Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years experience in an administration role.
- Educated to GCSE level 4-9 in English and Maths.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Proficient in Excel.
- Strong analytical skills and confident working with numbers.
- Excellent Communication skills - oral and written.
- Keen to progress, in time, to a more senior role.
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Working Hours
You will work 42.5 hours per week. Working 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday with the requirement to work one Saturday per calendar month.
About Us
Watts Farms is a third generation family run farming business, established in 1952. We are growers, packers, and distributors of fresh produce supplying the hospitality industry across Kent, London, and surrounding areas with fresh produce, dairy, ambient and frozen products.
What We Can Offer You…
- 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- 20% Staff Discount
- Payment reward for Friend Referrals
- Development & Training opportunities
- Onsite staff canteen area offering refreshments
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment.
Please note: Employment checks will include Drugs & Alcohol test.
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