Buying Administrator

Fresca Group; Whetsted; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + 8 BH

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Grocery Aid

Job summary

The Avocado Company in The UK is seeking a Buying Administrator to support our growing procurement team at The Fresh Produce Centre in Paddock Wood. The role focuses on accurate data entry, PO creation, supplier documentation, and coordinating inbound deliveries to ensure smooth 52-week avocado supply for our retail, wholesale, and foodservice partners.

You will work closely with buying managers, handle cost updates, and help manage cash flows for growers.

Qualifications

• Good level of numeracy and ability to work with data accurately.
• Good IT skills and proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Intermediate Excel with simple formulas.
• Strong verbal and written English communication.
• Excellent attention to detail and highly organised time management.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems is desirable.
• Be assertive and comfortable challenging processes.
• FMCG experience is desirable but not essential.

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 system for Procurement team to manage grower cash flows.
• Chase Estimated Times of Arrivals and update relevant departments.

Skills

Numeracy

IT skills

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

SAP

Assertive

FMCG background

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

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 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.

So, 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 & maintenance of accurate consignment details in a timely manner, the role requires good administration, data entry and organisational 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.

As a Buying Administrator with us, your role will include:

• 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 system for Procurement team to manage grower cash flows.
• Chase Estimated Times of Arrivals and update relevant departments.

Our Perfect Buying Administrator Would Have

• 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 organised 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).

The Hours You Would Work

• 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.00am - 5pm.

What Else We Can Offer You

• 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.