Operations Administrator

Reed Business Support are recruiting for a Part-Time Operations & Procurement Coordinator on behalf of our valued client based in Marden, Kent. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual seeking a flexible, part-time role within a busy and growing business. As the appointed Operations & Procurement Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day operations, ensuring orders, suppliers, and logistics are managed efficiently.

About the Role:

• Managing the end-to-end processing of customer orders
• Raising purchase orders and placing orders with suppliers
• Building and maintaining strong supplier and warehouse partner relationships
• Monitoring stock levels and proactively managing supply issues
• Coordinating deliveries with suppliers, couriers, warehouse teams and fitters
• Tracking orders through to delivery and resolving any issues efficiently
• Acting as the first point of contact for customer enquiries via phone and email
• Preparing quotations, order confirmations, and providing order updates
• Maintaining accurate records across CRM and order management systems
• Supporting general administration and continuous improvement of processes

About You:

• Previous experience within operations, procurement, supply chain or customer service
• Confident coordinating suppliers, deliveries and logistics
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach
• Comfortable using Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word)
• Experience using CRM or order management systems (e.g. Xero, Hub Spot)
• Proactive, detail-oriented and able to work effectively within a job-share arrangement
• Experience with in a manufacturing, distribution or technical environment is desirable Salary & Working Pattern:
• Part-time, 3–4 days per week (approximately 22.5–30 hours)
• Permanent position (job share)
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience (full-time equivalent £27,000–£30,000)
• Office-based role in Marden, Kent Benefits:
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Cashback health scheme If you are interested in this Part-Time Operations & Procurement Coordinator position, please apply today. Reed Business Support look forward to supporting you with the next step in your career.