Buying Administrator

The Fresh Produce Centre; Whetsted; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Avocado Company, based at The Fresh Produce Centre in Paddock Wood, is seeking a Buying Administrator to support our UK operations. You will create and maintain consignment details, manage supplier paperwork, and coordinate deliveries with freight forwarders while liaising with buying managers.

Ideal candidates will have strong data entry skills, good numeracy, and proficient IT abilities, including Excel. Familiarity with SAP is a plus; excellent communication in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and data entry skills.
• Proficient IT skills including MS Office; intermediate Excel use.
• Clear spoken and written English; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Order creation with high accuracy in data entry.
• Collating supplier paperwork.
• Create/Amend inbound deliveries.
• Update and maintain estimated costs.
• Create advances within system for Procurement team.
• Chase ETA and update departments.

Skills

Numeracy

IT skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

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.