Strategic Buying Administrator | FMCG Procurement & Growth

The Fresh Produce Centre, Ltd.; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

25 days holiday per annum + bank Hols

Free onsite parking

Optional company share scheme

Cycle to work Scheme

Grocery Aid Employee Assistance

Learning and development opportunities

Imagination Library - free books for 5

Medicash

Death in service benefit

Job summary

The Avocado Company, operating from The Fresh Produce Centre, is seeking a Buying Administrator for its UK operation in Paddock Wood. You will handle purchase orders, maintain consignment details, and interact with freight forwarders and internal teams.

This role offers a clear entry into procurement with room to grow. Working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, you will contribute to accurate data management, supplier communication and cost tracking.

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy and data entry abilities.
• Solid IT skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Intermediate Excel skills with basic formulas.
• Good spoken and written English; clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders with high accuracy.
• Collate supplier paperwork and maintain records.
• Create or amend inbound deliveries in the system.
• Update and maintain estimated costs.
• Create advances for procurement to manage grower cashflows.
• Chase ETA and keep stakeholders informed.

Skills

Numeracy

IT skills

Excel (intermediate)

SAP (desirable)

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

English proficiency

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Avocado Company, operating from The Fresh Produce Centre, is seeking a Buying Administrator for its UK operation in Paddock Wood. You will handle purchase orders, maintain consignment details, and interact with freight forwarders and internal teams.

This role offers a clear entry into procurement with room to grow. Working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, you will contribute to accurate data management, supplier communication and cost tracking.