Operations Administrator
Job Description
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.
\nAbout the Role:
\n• Managing the end-to-end processing of customer orders
\n• Raising purchase orders and placing orders with suppliers
\n• Building and maintaining strong supplier and warehouse partner relationships
\n• Monitoring stock levels and proactively managing supply issues
\n• Coordinating deliveries with suppliers, couriers, warehouse teams and fitters
\n• Tracking orders through to delivery and resolving any issues efficiently
\n• Acting as the first point of contact for customer enquiries via phone and email
\n• Preparing quotations, order confirmations, and providing order updates
\n• Maintaining accurate records across CRM and order management systems
\n• Supporting general administration and continuous improvement of processes
\nAbout You:
\n• Previous experience within operations, procurement, supply chain or customer service
\n• Confident coordinating suppliers, deliveries and logistics
\n• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
\n• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach
\n• Comfortable using Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word)
\n• Experience using CRM or order management systems (e.g. Xero, HubSpot)
\n• Proactive, detail-oriented and able to work effectively within a job-share arrangement
\n• Experience within a manufacturing, distribution or technical environment is desirable
\nSalary & Working Pattern:
\n• Part-time, 3–4 days per week (approximately 22.5–30 hours)
\n• Permanent position (job share)
\n• Competitive salary, dependent on experience (full-time equivalent £27,000–£30,000)
\n• Office-based role in Marden, Kent
\nBenefits:
\n• Company pension
\n• Free on-site parking
\n• Cashback health scheme
\nIf 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.
