Operations Administrator

Kinetic Office Recruitment • Permanent • Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom • £30k - £35k / year • 2h ago

Operations Administrator (Stock & Purchasing)
West Leeds - Hybrid working available after probation
£30,000 - £35,000 | Permanent | Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5pm

A well-established and growing business is looking for an Operations Administrator to join its Operations team overseeing the Stock and Purchasing side of the business.

This is a varied role combining stock administration, purchasing, supplier management, order processing and logistics coordination. You'll be responsible for keeping stock information accurate, monitoring orders and deliveries, resolving queries and working closely with internal teams and external suppliers.

The role would suit an experienced administrator who enjoys working with systems, stock, orders and suppliers and is looking for a long-term opportunity within a friendly and established business.

What's on offer?

£30,000 - £35,000 salary
Permanent position
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5pm, 37.5 hours per week
Hybrid working available after probation, with the opportunity to work from home 1-2 days per week
Annual bonus scheme
25 days' holiday, increasing with length of service
Option to purchase additional annual leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Free office parking
Enhanced sick pay
Life assurance
Smart casual dress code

The Role

Working as part of the Operations team, your responsibilities will include:

Coordinating incoming stock and monitoring expected delivery dates
Updating internal systems with stock and supplier information
Checking supplier pricing and investigating discrepancies
Raising and processing purchase and stock orders
Monitoring outstanding orders and deliveries
Liaising with suppliers to ensure orders are delivered as expected
Coordinating the movement and processing of stock where required
Assisting with regular stock checks and system reconciliations
Investigating and resolving stock, order and invoice queries
Monitoring customer and supplier orders through to completion
Supporting internal processes relating to product information and certification
Working with internal teams to improve systems and processes
Providing information and updates to colleagues across the business
Working closely with the sales team to ensure excellent customer service
Providing general administrative support to the Operations function

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware and comfortable working with stock, orders, suppliers and computer systems.

You will ideally have:

Previous experience in an administrative, stock, purchasing, logistics, supply chain or order processing role
Experience working with a stock, purchasing, inventory or ERP system
Good understanding of administrative and order management processes
Strong attention to detail and good numerical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Confident telephone manner
Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to work accurately in a busy environment
Good problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate and resolve issues
Ability to work independently and use your own initiative
A positive, flexible approach and the ability to work well as part of a team
Experience within a technical, manufacturing, construction, distribution or supply-chain environment would be advantageous, although this is not essential.

Travel

The role is primarily office based in West Leeds.

There will be occasional travel to other UK locations for stock checks, approximately 6 times per year. These visits will generally involve 1-2 overnight stays, with accommodation and business expenses paid by the company.

A full UK driving licence is preferred.

Working Pattern

Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5pm, with a one-hour lunch break.

The position is initially office based, with 1-2 days' home working available following successful completion of probation, subject to line manager approval.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator looking to develop their career within stock, purchasing, logistics or operations with an established and supportive employer.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to candidates who are shortlisted. If you haven't received a response within 48 hours, please assume you have been unsuccessful.

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