Reed
Aberdeen | £27,500 + Christmas Bonus
We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established procurement and supply chain business in Aberdeen for an Operations Administrator on a temp-to-perm basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, supportive team with the potential to secure a permanent position after an initial temporary period.
The Role
You’ll play a key role in keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly—supporting order processing, logistics coordination, and invoicing in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing and acknowledging customer orders
- Checking supplier order confirmations against purchase orders
- Expediting orders and chasing supplier updates
- Coordinating UK & international shipments
- Preparing shipping documentation and liaising with freight forwarders
- Scheduling collections and tracking deliveries
- Obtaining freight quotes and supporting cost control
- Raising invoices and monitoring incoming payments
- Managing pro forma invoices and coordinating payments
- Booking orders and maintaining records in Sage
- Supporting goods receipting and order completion
- General admin duties including filing, stationery orders, and phone handling
- Providing support across the team during busy periods and holiday cover
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in operations admin, logistics, or expediting
- Strong attention to detail
- Confident communicator with suppliers, customers, and couriers
- Highly organised with the ability to multitask
- Systems experience (Sage advantageous but not essential)
- Reliable, proactive, and eager to secure a long-term role
What’s On Offer
- Salary of £27,500
- Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term prospects
- Company bonus paid every Christmas (upon permanent transition)
- Varied role with exposure to logistics, invoicing, and operations
- Supportive team environment
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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