Procurement Administrator - Fresh Produce, Growth Path

Watts Farms (Sales) Ltd; Widnes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday (including bank hols)

20% Staff Discount

Payment reward for Friend Referrals

Development & Training opportunities

Onsite staff canteen area

Job summary

Watts Farms is seeking a Procurement Administrator to join our Procurement team on a full-time, permanent basis, based at our Aylesford site. The role supports the procurement team with administrative tasks including purchasing fresh produce; requires strong numeracy, excellent Excel skills, and attention to detail; 42.5 hours per week (8am-5pm, Monday to Friday) with one Saturday per calendar month.

Watts Farms is a third generation family-run business established in 1952, offering 31 days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in an administration role.
• GCSE English and Maths at level 4-9 or equivalent.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and confident working with numbers.
• Excellent communication skills - oral and written.
• Keen to progress to a more senior role.

Responsibilities

• Contacting suppliers to purchase products and ensuring price is within budget.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases.
• Completion of daily reporting to highlight any purchasing shortfalls.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of product.
• Liaise with current and potential suppliers to assist with the negotiation of prices, new line enquiries and product rejections.
• Collaborate with internal departments to answer product queries such as availability of products, quality issues and new lines.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers
• Provide administration support to the procurement team as required.

Skills

Administration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Numerical proficiency

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

Excel

Job description

Watts Farms is seeking a Procurement Administrator to join our Procurement team on a full-time, permanent basis, based at our Aylesford site. The role supports the procurement team with administrative tasks including purchasing fresh produce; requires strong numeracy, excellent Excel skills, and attention to detail; 42.5 hours per week (8am-5pm, Monday to Friday) with one Saturday per calendar month.

Watts Farms is a third generation family-run business established in 1952, offering 31 days