SF Recruitment are working with a business based in Yardley (B25) but they will be moving to Solihull (B90) in March so will need to be able to commute to both locations
Office based Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm
£24,000 - £25,000
Opportunities for development
Role Summary
Main duties will involve:
- Placing orders and forecasting
- Setting up transfers between depots
- Competitor price comparisons
- Setting up new lines
- Resolving supplier/logistics queries
The Commercial Department is an essential part of our business and because of recent significant growth, we currently have a requirement for a full time Administrator / Buying Assistant to support the fast-paced Commercial Team with all aspects of the daily operations. Our Commercial Team is responsible for selecting and managing a range of products and suppliers that service our shops, with a combined turnover over £1bn.
The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail, be organised, have a high standard of numeracy and literacy and be able to work to deadlines. They will also have a proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint although will also be required to use an in-house software package. Full training will be provided.
The office is home to many of the company's Directors and Senior Management Team so the successful candidate must be comfortable and confident dealing with people at all levels of seniority along with external stakeholders such as suppliers and customers.
We expect the successful candidate to have a good academic record, including grade B in GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent). They should also have a good standard of further education, but a degree is not essential for this role.
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SF Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 10 days
Birmingham, West Midlands B9 5PX, England
£24,000 - £25,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- SF Recruitment is seeking a full-time Administrator / Buying Assistant for a business based in Yardley, moving to Solihull in March, offering a salary between £24,000 and £25,000.
- The role involves placing orders, forecasting, managing transfers between depots, conducting competitor price comparisons, and resolving supplier/logistics queries.
- Candidates should have excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and a high standard of numeracy and literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- A good academic record, including at least a grade B in GCSE English and Maths, is expected, along with a good standard of further education; a degree is not required.
- The position requires the ability to interact confidently with senior management and external stakeholders.
