COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

Description

COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS Administrator for GROWING business in Rotherham

Salary circa GBP34-GBP35K - PERMANENT ROLE Looking for a Business or Finance related GRADUATE ideally with some commercial experience who wants to learn about the business & how it operates, Fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual!

The company is a growing business specialising in the processing, supply and distribution of specialist metals. With the continued growth and recent expansion they are looking to strengthen the team with a commercially minded and organised individual who is keen to develop their career within a growing business.

The Role

As a Commercial Operations Assistant you will work closely with management and support the commercial and operational side of the business.

This is a varied role that would suit a recent university graduate or someone early in their career who is commercially aware, confident working with numbers and interested in understanding how a business operates.

You will have responsibility for a range of commercial and administrative tasks, including obtaining and preparing quotations, monitoring stock pricing, checking company expenses and assisting with the processing and approval of supplier invoices.

As you develop within the role, there will be opportunities to take on greater responsibility and become an important part of the wider commercial operation.

Initial Key Responsibilities

Preparing and obtaining supplier and customer quotations

Checking and maintaining current stock pricing

Comparing supplier prices and identifying cost-saving opportunities

Assisting with purchasing and supplier negotiations

Checking company expenses and supporting expense approval

Checking supplier invoices against agreed pricing and purchasesPreparing documentation for management approval/sign-off

Maintaining accurate commercial and pricing records

Liaising with suppliers, customers and internal departmentsAssisting management with commercial reports and analysis

Monitoring outstanding quotations and following these up where required

Supporting stock and purchasing administrationIdentifying discrepancies in pricing, invoices or stock information

Providing general commercial and administrative support to managementTaking on additional responsibilities as the role develops

About You - We are looking for someone who is:

A recent university graduate or has relevant commercial/administrative experience

Commercially minded and interested in how a business operates

Confident working with figures and spreadsheets

Able to work independently and use initiative

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

Comfortable communicating with suppliers, customers and colleagues

Confident using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

Naturally inquisitive and willing to learn

Professional, reliable and commercially aware

Looking for a long-term opportunity rather than simply an entry-level administrative position

A degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Supply Chain, Management or a related subject would be advantageous, although relevant experience will also be considered.

What We Offer

Competitive salary

Performance bonus opportunities

Annual salary reviews

Company pension

Private healthcare

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Company-provided food in the canteen area

Opportunities for progression within a growing business

Full training and support

Monday Friday working hours

Ad ID: 5419181009