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Bristol
15000 - 16000
Perm
Office Administrator
Sector: Packaging Distribution
Location: Bristol
Package: Basic Salary up to c£16,000 depending on experience
plus bonus/commission & other excellent PLC Company Benefits  
 


The Company
Macfarlane Group PLC is the UK’s largest packaging distributor and we are seeking to hire an experienced Office Administrator to help support our local procurement team based in Avonmouth, Bristol. As a business, we are passionate about providing fully integrated and innovative packaging solutions augmented by outstanding customer service. As a Group we are continuing to grow significantly and always keen to attract talented new individuals to our business.
 


The Office Administrator Role
Supporting our locally based procurement team, this role will support both the local site and national procurement strategy.  This role is integral to the success of the business, with the successful candidate ensuring all administration, office procedures and processes are upheld accurately.
 


Office Administrator Key Duties  
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, your daily responsibilities will include:
  • Expedite Purchase orders
  • Process orders
  • Generate reports for analysis
  • Process supplier quotes
  • Receipt purchase order reception notes
  • Process supplier returns
  • Assist with admin duties.
  • Resolve invoice queries
  • Maintain goods in schedules
  • Monitor and manage mailboxes
  • Outbound calling where required
 


Do you have the correct profile?
The successful candidate will ideally have some previous similar office administration/support role, working within a fast-paced commercial environment. Prior experience of working within a purchasing/procurement environment would be an additional advantage but is by no means essential as training can be provided. You will have a strong eye for detail and accuracy, enjoy analysing & reviewing data, have excellent organisation skills, possessing the ability to work well under pressure whilst prioritising workloads effectively. You will also be enthusiastic and proactive, numerate and be computer literate with a reasonable working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets, MS Word and Outlook. This role provides a wonderful opportunity for someone to forge a successful and long-lasting career within our industry.
 


The Package
In return we offer a competitive basic starting salary along with an attractive performance/profit linked bonus scheme and a flexible employee benefits scheme that includes: 25 days annual leave (rising up to 27 days with service plus all bank holidays), additional holiday purchasing scheme, contributory pension & employee discount scheme. Macfarlane Group is also dedicated to maximising every employee’s potential, by providing career development plans and pathways in an environment that fosters personal growth and continuous improvement.
 


Next Steps
This is an extremely urgent hire whereby shortlisted applicants can therefore expect to be invited swiftly for interview. We are seeking someone to commence the role ASAP.  To make an application please simply click ‘apply’ ensuring that your CV is up to date and relevant. Please note that all shortlisted candidates can expect to hear back from us within five working days of making their application. If you do not therefore hear back within that timeframe, please assume that your application has not been successful on this particular occasion.


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