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Commercial Administrator

MorePeople
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Rushden, Northamptonshire NN10 9LZ

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A dynamic fresh produce business is seeking a Commercial Administrator to support its procurement function.
  • The role requires previous administrative experience, ideally within the food sector, and offers a salary of £25,000 - £30,000 per year.
  • This position provides an excellent opportunity for career progression in a fast-paced environment.
  • Key responsibilities include managing order processing, liaising with suppliers, and supporting logistics operations.
  • Candidates should possess strong organisational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a willingness to work flexible shift patterns.

A dynamic and rapidly growing fresh produce business is seeking a Commercial Administrator to support its procurement function. As the company scales, efficient administrative support has become essential. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced environment, with the potential for career progression into procurement or sales.

Role Overview

The Commercial Administrator will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of procurement and logistics. Responsibilities include assisting with administrative tasks, liaising with suppliers, managing order processing, and supporting internal teams. This role is ideal for someone with previous administrative experience or looking for a first step into a commercial role.

Shift Patterns: Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday (Flexible and can consider both weekend days too for other days off).

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct label checks to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Assist in setting up loading schedules and coordinating logistics.
  • Support seasonal packhouse operations.
  • Manage order processing and maintain accurate records.
  • Handle supplier administration and support procurement processes.
  • Provide occasional customer-facing support.
  • Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure seamless operations.
  • Contribute to process automation and efficiency improvements.

Key Requirements

  • Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within the food or fresh produce sector.
  • Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and other relevant systems.
  • Good communication skills to liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and growers.
  • Willingness to work flexible shift patterns, including weekends.

Why Join?

  • Be part of a rapidly growing business with strong market presence.
  • Career development opportunities as the company expands.
  • Supportive and dynamic team environment.
  • Stable year-round work with peak seasons from April onwards.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive individual looking to develop a career in commercial administration within the fresh produce sector.

If you are an organised and proactive individual looking to grow your career in administration, we would love to hear from you! Please call or email me on or at

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.