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Sales & Purchasing Administrator

📍 Office-Based | 💷 £27,000 - £29,000 per annum | 🕒 Full Time | Temp - Perm

Join a Growing Packaging Business

Are you an organised and proactive administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment? We're looking for a Sales & Purchasing Administrator to become an integral part of our growing team.

This varied role combines customer service, order processing, purchasing, and stock administration, making it ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, keeping things organised, and ensuring operations run smoothly behind the scenes.

What You'll Be Doing

✅ Processing customer orders from receipt through to delivery

✅ Liaising with customers regarding orders, deliveries, and enquiries

✅ Raising purchase orders and coordinating with suppliers

✅ Monitoring supplier deliveries and resolving any order issues

✅ Maintaining accurate stock records and supporting stock control activities

✅ Producing reports, spreadsheets, and administrative documentation

✅ Supporting the sales team with day-to-day administration

✅ Delivering excellent customer service via phone and email

✅ Ensuring company systems and records are kept accurate and up to date

What We're Looking For

Essential

  • Previous experience within administration, customer service, sales support, purchasing, or order processing.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • A proactive and customer-focused approach.

Desirable

  • Experience using Sage or other ERP/business management systems.
  • Previous stock control, purchasing, or supply chain administration experience.
  • Experience within packaging, manufacturing, logistics, or distribution environments.

What's In It For You?

✨ Competitive salary of £27,000 - £29,000

✨ Company pension scheme

✨ Free on-site parking

✨ Casual dress policy

✨ Training and development opportunities

✨ Friendly and supportive working environment

If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in, please apply now, or email with your CV to jade.rossell@reed.com.

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