Graduate Commercial Operations Associate - Growth & Analysis

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus opportunities

Annual salary reviews

Company pension

Private healthcare

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Canteen food in canteen area

Opportunities for progression within a

Full training and support

Monday-Friday working hours

Job summary

A for Appointments Limited is seeking a Commercial Operations Administrator to support the commercial and operational side of a growing metals processing, supply and distribution business in Rotherham. The role suits a recent graduate or early-career professional with commercial awareness and numerical confidence.

You will develop through varied tasks, including quotations, pricing checks, supplier negotiations, and processing invoices, with clear opportunities for progression in a growing

Qualifications

• Recent university graduate or relevant commercial/administrative experience.
• Commercially minded and curious about how a business operates.
• Confident with figures and spreadsheets.
• Able to work independently and use initiative.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicating with suppliers, customers and colleagues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Looking for a long-term opportunity, not just entry-level.
• A degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Supply Chain or Management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and obtain supplier and customer quotations.
• Check and maintain current stock pricing.
• Compare supplier prices and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist with purchasing and supplier negotiations.
• Check company expenses and support expense approvals.
• Verify supplier invoices against pricing and purchases; prepare management documentation.
• Maintain accurate commercial and pricing records.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers and internal departments; assist management with reports and analysis.
• Monitor outstanding quotations and follow up as required.
• Support stock and purchasing administration; identify pricing discrepancies.
• Take on additional responsibilities as the role develops.

Skills

Numerical proficiency

Excel

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Business/Finance degree

Economics degree

Accounting degree

Supply Chain/Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

A for Appointments Limited is seeking a Commercial Operations Administrator to support the commercial and operational side of a growing metals processing, supply and distribution business in Rotherham. The role suits a recent graduate or early-career professional with commercial awareness and numerical confidence.

You will develop through varied tasks, including quotations, pricing checks, supplier negotiations, and processing invoices, with clear opportunities for progression in a growing