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