PURCHASE OFFICE ASSISTANT

Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd; Ulting; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local company in England is seeking an administrative professional to join their team. The role involves providing excellent administrative support and ensuring effective communication between suppliers and staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to multitask effectively. Benefits include 32 days annual leave, a workplace pension, and various employee perks. Experience with Microsoft Office is essential, and a professional appearance is required.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Workplace Pension

Employee Referral Bonus Scheme

Winter Flu Jab Service

Staff Discount in Country Stores

Life Assurance Cover (2 × salary)

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with suppliers and colleagues professionally.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and company guidelines.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-class administrative service and support.
• Maintain effective communications between suppliers and staff.
• Organize various tasks efficiently.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to learn quickly

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Job description

Working within a small team, you will be responsible for providing first class administrative service and support within the department, in addition to maintaining effective and accurate communications between Suppliers and members of staff.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal with suppliers and colleagues in a polite and professional manner
• Ability to communicate at different levels of the company
• Ability to learn quickly and take responsibility
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and company guidelines
• Knowledge of Microsoft office including Excel and Word.
• Accuracy with numbers
• Be organised with the ability to multitask efficiently
• Be self‑motivated with the ability to work well with others
• Have a flexible and approachable manner
• Be confident and show initiative
• Professional and tidy appearance
• Attention to detail

Additional Information

• Start Date: Subject to candidate’s notice period.
• Hours: 40hrs per week – 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (1hr unpaid lunch)
• Salary:
• ompetitive, depending on experience
• Benefits: 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Company Sick Pay Scheme, Workplace Pension, Employee Referral Bonus Scheme, Winter Flu Jab Service, Wellbeing Focus Group, Staff Discount in Country Stores and Life Assurance Cover (2 × salary).