Commercial Administrator

Andy File Associates Limited is working as a Recruitment Business on behalf of our client with regards this temporary position.

Job Title:

Commercial Administrator (Temporary)

Department:
Supply Sales

Location:

Sheffield, S6
Reporting To:
Supply Sales Manager
Contract Type:
Temporary

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:15am – 4:30pm (37 hours per week)
Pay Rate: £12.21 – £14.55 per hour (DOE)

Role Overview

We are currently seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Commercial Administrator to join the Supply Sales Department of a Sheffield-based engineering company on a temporary basis.

This role is heavily focused on Excel spreadsheet work and administrative support, requiring the ability to manage, input, and interpret complex data accurately. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting supply sales, production control, and planning activities, ensuring data integrity and smooth front-end commercial processes.

Key Responsibilities

* Maintaining, updating, and analysing Excel spreadsheets with a high level of accuracy

* Providing administrative support to the Supply Sales and Production Control teams

* Inputting sales and customer data accurately onto NAV

* Issuing works orders to technical and production control teams

* Completing sales contract reviews on receipt of orders

* Supporting planning for production orders alongside the Commercial Planner

* Enquiring with suppliers regarding price and material availability

* Raising material purchase orders and expediting materials when required

* Ensuring all information is recorded accurately and in line with internal procedures

* Identifying discrepancies in data and resolving them promptly

* Controlling and measuring adherence to front-end processes against agreed KPIs

* Supporting export compliance administration when required

* Liaising frequently with customer liaison teams to provide information for internal and external customers

* Maintaining confidentiality and a “right first time” approach to all tasks

* Providing cover for other roles within Supply Sales and Production departments when required

* Undertaking any other duties reasonably required by management

Skills & Experience Required

Essential:

* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

* Strong Excel skills, including data input and spreadsheet management

* Excellent attention to detail with a methodical approach

* Good telephone and communication skills

* Customer service awareness

* Proactive approach with the ability to work under own initiative

* Ability to work effectively as part of a team

* Experience in planning and managing workload

Desirable:

* Basic understanding of production, or engineering environments

* Continuous improvement mindset

Personal Attributes

Reliable and punctual

Comfortable working with detailed, data-heavy and sometimes complex information

Organised and deadline-focused

Professional with a strong customer-focused mindset

Able to work effectively in a fast-paced engineering environment