COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

A for Appointments Limited; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Company pension

Private healthcare

Health & wellbeing programme

Canteen food

Career progression

Full training

Job summary

A for Appointments Limited in Rotherham is seeking a Commercial Operations Assistant. This graduate-level role offers a permanent position with a salary in the £34–£35k range and training to learn how the business operates.

You will support commercial and operational tasks, with gradual responsibility and clear progression opportunities. The successful candidate will work closely with management, handle quotations, pricing monitoring, and supplier interactions, while developing heavy commercial

Qualifications

• Recent university graduate or early career with commercial awareness.
• Comfortable working with numbers and MS Excel.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to operate independently and take initiative.
• Willingness to learn about commercial operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and obtain supplier and customer quotations.
• Monitor stock pricing and maintain pricing records.
• Check company expenses and assist with supplier invoices.
• Assist with purchasing and supplier negotiations.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and documentation.
• Provide commercial reports and analysis to management.

Education

Business/Finance/Economics degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS ASSISTANT for GROWING business in Rotherham

Salary circa £34-£35K - PERMANENT ROLE - Looking for a GRADUATE who wants

to learn about the business & how it operates, Fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual!

The company is a growing business specialising in the processing, supply and distribution of specialist metals. With the continued growth and recent expansion into a new Warehouse they are looking to strengthen the team with a commercially minded and organised individual who is keen to develop their career within a growing business.

The Role

As a Commercial Operations Assistant you will work closely with management and support the commercial and operational side of the business.

This is a varied role that would suit a recent university graduate or someone early in their career who is commercially aware, confident working with numbers and interested in understanding how a business operates.

You will have responsibility for a range of commercial and administrative tasks, including obtaining and preparing quotations, monitoring stock pricing, checking company expenses and assisting with the processing and approval of supplier invoices.

As you develop within the role, there will be opportunities to take on greater responsibility and become an important part of the wider commercial operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and obtaining supplier and customer quotations
• Checking and maintaining current stock pricing
• Comparing supplier prices and identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Assisting with purchasing and supplier negotiations
• Checking company expenses and supporting expense approval
• Checking supplier invoices against agreed pricing and purchasesPreparing documentation for management approval/sign-off
• Maintaining accurate commercial and pricing records
• Liaising with suppliers, customers and internal departmentsAssisting management with commercial reports and analysis
• Monitoring outstanding quotations and following these up where required
• Supporting stock and purchasing administrationIdentifying discrepancies in pricing, invoices or stock information
• Providing general commercial and administrative support to managementTaking on additional responsibilities as the role develops

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• A recent university graduate or has relevant commercial/administrative experience
• Commercially minded and interested in how a business operates
• Confident working with figures and spreadsheets
• Able to work independently and use initiative
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable communicating with suppliers, customers and colleagues
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Naturally inquisitive and willing to learn
• Professional, reliable and commercially aware
• Looking for a long-term opportunity rather than simply an entry-level administrative position
• A degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Supply Chain, Management or a related subject would be advantageous, although relevant experience will also be considered.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Annual salary reviews
• Company pension
• Private healthcare
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Company-provided food in the canteen area
• Opportunities for progression within a growing business
• Full training and support
• Monday-Friday working hours - 7.30 - 4pm