Junior Procurement Administrator

Mole Valley Farmers; South Molton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Free parking on site

33 days annual leave (pro-rated)

Training and development opportunities

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Mole Valley Farmers is seeking an organised Junior Procurement Administrator to join the Agri Procurement team at Exmoor House Head Office. You will support contract records, reports, and supplier communications while developing your career in procurement.

The role is full-time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail needed. You will build relationships across the business and help ensure smooth supply of materials to feed mills.

Qualifications

• Previous administration or office-based experience.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Comfortable working with data and numerical information.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• Proactive, reliable and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of raw material purchasing contracts and maintain accurate records.
• Update procurement systems and ensure contract information is accurate and up to date.
• Monitor contract balances and assist with delivery scheduling.
• Produce reports and maintain procurement data to support business decisions.
• Resolve supplier, contract and invoice queries in a timely manner.
• Build positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support to the wider Procurement and Logistics teams.
• Contribute to the smooth and efficient supply of raw materials into our feed mills.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Data handling

Multi-tasking

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

We're looking for an organised and detail-focused Junior Procurement Administrator to join our Agri Procurement team.

Application Deadline: 6 November 2026

Department: Agri Procurement

Location: Exmoor House Head Office

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, systems and processes, while building relationships across the business and with suppliers. You'll play an important role in supporting the procurement function, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient supply of raw materials into our feed mills.

Whether you're already working in an administrative role or looking to develop your career in procurement, this position offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a business dedicated to supporting British agriculture.

About The Role

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours per week, working Monday to Friday

Reporting to the Head of Agri Procurement, you'll provide administrative support across a wide range of procurement activities. Working closely with Logistics Coordinators, suppliers and colleagues across the business, you'll help maintain accurate contract records, support purchasing processes, resolve queries and produce key reports that support the effective operation of the procurement team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the administration of raw material purchasing contracts and maintain accurate records.
• Update procurement systems and ensure contract information is accurate and up to date.
• Monitor contract balances and assist with delivery scheduling.
• Produce reports and maintain procurement data to support business decisions.
• Resolve supplier, contract and invoice queries in a timely manner.
• Build positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support to the wider Procurement and Logistics teams.
• Contribute to the smooth and efficient supply of raw materials into our feed mills.

About You

• Previous administration or office-based experience.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Comfortable working with data and numerical information.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• Proactive, reliable and eager to learn.

What We Offer

• Scottish Widows contributory pension – company will match up to 5%
• Up to 25% colleague discount in store
• Free parking on site
• 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time colleagues)
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Plenty of career progression opportunities
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
• Comprehensive colleague benefits
• Enhanced Family Leave Policies