Procurement Administrator

Farrow & Ball; Wimborne Minster; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Farrow & Ball is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Administrator for their Wimborne, Dorset office, offering hybrid working. The role emphasizes support for procurement and project teams with responsibilities including managing orders, updating trackers, and assisting in various administrative tasks. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and attention to detail, with proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems preferred.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Performance-based salary reviews

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Staff discounts and employee assistance programs

Health Cash Plan and pension scheme

Cycle to work and season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Proven administrative and purchasing skills.
• Self-motivated team player.

Responsibilities

• Update daily resin, marketing, and out-of-stock trackers.
• Support buyers with orders and supplier QBRs.
• Assist with project analysis and administration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Farrow and Ball - Procurement Administrator, Wimborne, Dorset (37.5 hours per week) FTC 12 months

We are currently looking for a detail-oriented individual to join our Project team in Wimborne as a Procurement Administrator. This position is full-time, FTC for 12 months, with hybrid working 2 days per week in the office.

Farrow & Ball is a luxury British lifestyle brand known for richly pigmented paint and handcrafted wallpaper, using print methods dating back 300 years and the finest ingredients. Established in Dorset in 1946, we have grown over 75 years and now have 60 showrooms worldwide and a global network of stockists.

The success of our company is driven by our passionate team, from those handcrafting each tin to our showroom staff and support functions, ensuring a positive customer experience at every stage.

As a Procurement Administrator, you will provide administrative and analytical support to the procurement and project teams. Your role requires strong attention to detail, multitasking skills, and the ability to update trackers, place orders, support buyers, and handle various administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Updating daily resin, marketing, and out-of-stock trackers, and supporting department buyers with orders.
2. Ordering miscellaneous items for factories and warehouses, including packaging, stationery, uniforms, and effluent.
3. Supporting buyers with supplier QBRs for labels and secondary packaging.
4. Coordinating daily call-offs from offsite storage and reviewing stock levels.
5. Maintaining ERP part numbers and ensuring memos are up-to-date and ordered timely.
6. Supporting stock take processes, including external storage counts.
7. Assisting with project analysis and administration, including import processes from the EU.
8. Providing cover for team members as needed.
9. Managing the team email inbox and supporting strategic administrative tasks.
10. Driving the development of MRP within the ERP system and updating procedures.
11. Supporting training and development within the ERP system and tracking continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Attributes:

1. Experience in a similar manufacturing or supply chain environment.
2. Proven administrative and purchasing skills.
3. Strong attention to detail and numerical reasoning.
4. Self-motivated team player with good communication skills.
5. Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Outlook; knowledge of ERP systems like SAP or IFS is a plus.
6. Experience working in a busy department and managing multiple tasks.

What You Can Expect From Us:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Performance-based salary reviews.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Staff discounts, retail discounts platform, and employee assistance programs.
• Health Cash Plan, company sick pay, pension scheme, life assurance, and other benefits.
• Various schemes including cycle to work and season ticket loans.

Farrow & Ball is committed to diversity and inclusion. Applicants will be considered based on skills and experience, regardless of race, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or family status.