Sales Order & Purchasing Administrator

We are looking for an organised and proactive Sales Order & Purchasing Administrator to join a busy and fast paced operation. You will be responsible for processing customer orders from receipt through to delivery, coordinating with internal departments and suppliers, and ensuring orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.

This is a varied administrative role combining order processing, purchasing and logistics coordination. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in administration, order processing or a similar environment, with excellent organisational skills and a strong customer-focused approach.

• Process high volumes of customer orders accurately and efficiently, taking ownership from receipt through to completion.
• Coordinate with Sales, Warehouse, Transport and Procurement teams to ensure smooth order fulfilment.
• Source and purchase non-stock items, ensuring competitive pricing and timely availability.
• Liaise with suppliers to monitor orders and ensure deliveries meet required timescales.
• Keep customers informed of order progress, delivery updates and any potential delays.
• Prioritise workloads to meet deadlines and changing business demands.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and service delivery.

• Previous experience in administration, sales administration, order processing, purchasing or logistics support.
• Experience handling high volumes of orders within a busy environment.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with a professional and customer-focused approach.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience using ERP, CRM or order management systems.

• Full-time position based at the company's Hull head office.
• Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, with one Saturday morning in every three weekends.
• A varied role combining administration, purchasing and logistics coordination.
• The opportunity to develop your skills within a busy operational environment.