Procurement Administrator

Are you an experienced Administrator keen to take the next step in your career? Perhaps you are a Junior Buyer looking for your next role in a more challenging sector?

We are looking for a Procurement Administrator to join our Procurement team on a full time, permanent basis, working from our Farningham site.

If you are looking to join a fast paced and growing business, and work within a small, dynamic team then this could be a great opportunity for you.

The Procurement Administrator will be responsible for supporting the procurement team with administrative tasks including the purchasing of fresh produce. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a strong administrator with excellent mathematical and IT skills to gain experience in a procurement team.

What does the job involve?

• Contacting suppliers to purchase products and ensuring price is within budget.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases.
• Completion of daily reporting to highlight any purchasing shortfalls.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of product.
• Liaise with current and potential suppliers to assist with the negotiation of prices, new line enquiries and product rejections.
• Collaborate with internal departments to answer product queries such as availability of products, quality issues and new lines.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers
• Provide administration support to the procurement team as required.

The successful candidate will have:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in an administration role
• Educated to GCSE level 4-9 in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proficient in Excel
• Strong analytical skills and confident working with numbers
• Excellent Communication skills - oral and written

Working hours

You will work 37.5 hours per week, working 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Why join us?

At Watts Farms, we thrive on challenge and change. The pace and pressure of our 24/7 operation keeps us on our toes, while offering great opportunities to learn and grow. We encourage everyone to work hard, show initiative and develop new skills. And it's exciting because only by mentoring and role modelling our success and innovation, will we continue to diversify, grow as individuals and succeed together.

What we can offer you

• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 20% Staff Discount on our online shop
• Development & Training opportunities
• Onsite staff canteen area offering refreshments and free fruit
• Free car parking

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment.

Please note: Employment checks will include Drugs & Alcohol test.