Job Description

We are looking for a Sales and Purchasing Administrator for a growing Chemicals business in Leeds. Ideally, we are looking for an individual who has worked in a similar sales support or purchasing administration role.

This Sales and Purchasing Administrator role could also suit a Chemistry Graduate looking to utilize their degree in a commercial environment.

As a Sales and Purchasing Administrator, you will liaise over the telephone and by email with existing business customers, check stock availability, process sales and purchase orders, procure stock, liaise with freight forwarders, and checking goods in.

You will need to have a confident, professional telephone manner and be able to build rapport with ease. Good organization skills and attention to detail is required to ensure that accurate records are kept. A positive attitude and good work ethic are also essential, along with the desire to learn and grow within the role. Excellent IT skills are also required especially in using Microsoft Office packages.

This growing company has a fantastic culture and they are looking for someone who wants to join a close team who all work towards the same goal. There are real career opportunities for you to develop and progress within this friendly, growing company.

Hours & Salary

• Full-time / Permanent
• Monday-Friday / 9am-5pm
• Starting salary - £18,000-£20,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Benefits

• Personal Development and Training
• Fantastic Team Culture
• Company Pension Scheme - 5% employer contribution after 6 months
• Private Healthcare option after 6 months
• Holidays - 28 days incl. stat days - increasing with length of service

The Role in a bit more detail

• Liaising with customers to manage their orders
• Processing sales orders and issuing order acknowledgements
• Generating picking lists and dispatch notes
• Liaising with the warehouse and freight forwarders
• Generating sales returns and booking stock back in
• Creating and expediting orders and booking on all stock to the system
• Setting up new product codes on SAGE 200
• Stock checks and reconciliations (including producing quarterly stock reports and reconciling against stock system)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Previous experience working in an administrative or customer service role is essential. Experience in a sales or purchasing team would be a plus. A Chemistry or related degree would also be useful but not necessary. Able to adapt to change and urgent requirements. Advanced IT skills in using Microsoft Office. High standards of customer service. Able to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing. Excellent attention to detail and well organized.