Office Administrator

TN United Kingdom; Forest of Dean; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a highly organized Office Administrator to support daily operations in a dynamic environment. This 12-month contract role offers the opportunity to work closely with purchasing and sales functions, ensuring seamless coordination between suppliers, customers, and internal departments. Responsibilities include processing orders, managing inventory, and maintaining communication across multiple sites. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to take on a pivotal role, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities are essential.
• Proficiency in MS Office is required for daily tasks.
• Ability to work independently and multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales orders accurately and timely.
• Liaise with suppliers on lead times, pricing, and order status.
• Coordinate with production to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

MS Office Proficiency

Office Management Procedures

Basic Accounting Principles

Education

Graduate in Accounting & Finance

Graduate in Business Administration

NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration

Graduate in Logistics

Job description

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We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Office Administrator to support the daily operations of our office for a 12 month contract (with possibility of going permanent after). In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting both the purchasing and sales functions, ensuring seamless coordination between suppliers, customers, and internal departments.

The position involves liaising between two sites, but based in the Gloucestershire site, Newent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process purchase and sales orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm lead times, pricing, and order status.
• Coordinate with the production team to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with inventory management.
• Generate purchase requisitions and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare shipping and delivery documentation.
• Maintain strong communication with clients and suppliers as well as team members across both of UK sites.
• Support with general office tasks and answering phones.

Requirements:

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Familiarity with office management procedures and basic accounting principles is a plus
• Graduate in Accounting & Finance, Business Administration, Logistics, Finance or related subject.

OR NVQ level 2 or higher in Business Administration, Logistics or related subject.

• Working hours Monday-Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm

The company:

Torrecid is a Global leader in manufacturing frits, pigments and ceramic glazes. Team in Stoke-on-Trent provide technical and marketing support of the Torrecid Group, materials while also offering specialised expertise to their sister site in Gloucestershire. Our objective is to manage and consolidate our position with innovation in projects, processes and service; providing our clients with the best competitive advantage and benefit