Sales & Procurement Administrator (Temp-Perm)

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sales & Procurement Administrator to join their team in the construction sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to both sales administration and procurement processes, ensuring efficient order management and inventory control. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing their organizational skills and attention to detail while supporting the external Business Development team. With a focus on customer satisfaction and operational excellence, this position offers a pathway to a permanent role within a thriving company. Join a team that values collaboration and efficiency, and enjoy a range of benefits including a generous holiday allowance and annual bonus.

Benefits

10% annual bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, procurement, or order processing roles is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Process and validate orders to ensure timely delivery to customers.
• Assist the Procurement Manager with purchasing stock items and inventory management.

Skills

Sales Administration

Procurement

Microsoft Excel

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Relevant experience in sales/procurement/administration

Tools

Microsoft Programs

Job description

• Type: Contract

We are currently working with a specialist manufacturer of products used in the construction industry.

Due to volume of work, they are currently seeking a Sales & Procurement Administrator to join their team on a temporary to permanent basis.

Responsibilities will include:

Sales Admin:
To process, validate and progress orders from start to finish in a timely and accurate manner to ensure customers receive their orders OTIF.

To ensure a great efficient experience for customers.
Administrative support is given for the external BDM Team so they can focus on base retention and new customers.

Procurement:
The primary function is to assist the Procurement Manager in the process of purchasing stock items for the company and to manage inventory with demand planning whilst instigating and realising cost down projects.

This will include Direct and Indirect procurement.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Previous experience in a similar sales/procurement/order processing/administration role.
Experience using Microsoft Programs is essential, particularly Excel.
Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise appropriately.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective team and customer relationships.
A polite and friendly telephone and written manner.
Tenacious with an eye for detail.

Hours for this role are: Monday to Thursday 8.30 am-5 pm and Friday 8.30 am-2.30 pm.

Benefits will include: a 10% annual bonus, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and pension scheme.

• Start: 28/04/2025
• Location: Aylesford, England
• Type: Contract