Grand Recruitment
About the Company
Our client is a well-established international business specialising in the purchasing and supply of excess stock across a diverse range of product categories. With an excellent reputation built over many years, they have developed long-term relationships with suppliers and customers around the world.
Due to continued growth, our client is looking to recruit an organised, proactive and enthusiastic Office Administrator to join their Buying & Sales team based in Trafford Park.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced office environment where no two days are the same.
The Role
As an Office Administrator, you will provide key administrative support to the Buying & Sales Department, ensuring processes run efficiently while maintaining excellent communication with suppliers and colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage administrative and system processes relating to the acquisition of stock.
- Communicate with suppliers via telephone and email.
- Prepare and distribute supplier mailshots and communications.
- Maintain and update internal database systems.
- Process product samples and ensure compliance with UK and European regulations.
- Produce purchase orders, product data sheets and related documentation.
- Provide administrative support to the Buying & Sales team.
- Attend international trade shows when required.
About You
The successful candidate will be organised, confident and able to work effectively within a busy office environment.
You will ideally have:
- A minimum of two years' experience in an office administration role.
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and good numerical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Experience using databases or CRM systems.
- The ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
- A positive, proactive and flexible approach.
Previous experience within purchasing, procurement, buying support, sales administration, wholesale, distribution or supply chain administration would be advantageous but is not essential.
What's on Offer
- Salary of £24,500–£26,000 per annum.
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm.
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
- A varied and rewarding administrative role.
- Opportunities for development within a successful and growing business.
- Opportunity to attend international trade shows.
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