Purchase Administrator in Trafford Park - 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.