Procurement Coordinator – Fresh Produce Buying

Watts Farms Fresh Produce Holdings Ltd; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday (including bank/public

20% Staff Discount

Payment reward for Friend Referrals

Development & Training opportunities

Onsite staff canteen area offering

Job summary

Watts Farms Fresh Produce Holdings Ltd is seeking a Procurement Administrator to join our procurement team at the Aylesford site. The role focuses on buying fresh produce, maintaining records, and daily reporting.

You will coordinate with suppliers, negotiate prices, support internal departments, and provide admin assistance to the procurement team. Working 42.5 hours weekly, Monday to Friday with one Saturday per month, we offer 31 days holiday and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in an administration role.
• GCSEs in English and Maths (4-9).
• 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

• Contact suppliers to purchase products and ensure price is within budget.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases.
• Complete daily reporting to highlight purchasing shortfalls.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of product.
• Liaise with current and potential suppliers to negotiate prices and handle line enquiries.
• Collaborate with internal departments to answer product queries and issues.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Provide administration support to the procurement team as required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Numerical ability

Communication skills

Organisation

IT skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Excel

Job description

Watts Farms Fresh Produce Holdings Ltd is seeking a Procurement Administrator to join our procurement team at the Aylesford site. The role focuses on buying fresh produce, maintaining records, and daily reporting.

You will coordinate with suppliers, negotiate prices, support internal departments, and provide admin assistance to the procurement team. Working 42.5 hours weekly, Monday to Friday with one Saturday per month, we offer 31 days holiday and staff discounts.