Buyer & Office Administrator What’s the job & who would it suit? We have a brilliant opportunity for a Buyer & Office Administrator to join us on a fixed term basis at SSC Laser in Hixon. The role is until approximately August 2026 with the possibility of transitioning to permanent depending on business needs. Where you’ll be working SSC is a successful, fast-paced manufacturing business, offering laser cutting and press brake services to a range of sectors across the UK. Having recently reorganised our workforce and implemented a strategy to deliver continuous improvement and success, we are now looking for new talent to join our fun and friendly team. Our core values are at the heart of how we do business. If the following values resonate with you, then we may be a great match for one another. We work together in the best interests of the business. We act with integrity. We respect and care about each other. We do our best, look to improve and strive for excellence. We take responsibility for what we do The team you’ll be working in Working within the Purchasing and Finance team, you will be an integral part of delivering a great service to a vast range of customers in all sectors. Besides your immediate peers, you will also work closely with our Sales, CAD and Operations teams on a day to day basis to ensure that we deliver a great result for both the customer and our business. What you’ll be doing So that you can get a feel for the job, here is what you will be doing day to day: Negotiating material prices with Suppliers to support Sales team. Building & maintaining strong relationships with Suppliers. Resolving any issues or disputes that may arise with Suppliers. Collaborating with other departments such as Sales, Production and Transport. Expediting to ensure products delivered on time. Reacting to any changes in customer demand / Supply chain availability. Processing purchase orders Responsible for the end to end process of purchasing goods or services, from raising orders to reviewing and reporting on supplier performance. General administration. Support the Finance team with data input, analysis and other accounts related tasks as required. Produce daily KPI reports for the management team. What you’ll need to succeed Need to know Experience in procurement or similar role would be desirable Some knowledge of accounts processes. Proficient in use of Microsoft Excel,outlook etc. Knowledge of Power BI would be an advantage but not essential. Need to have Basic financial understanding Strong accuracy and attention to detail Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Good organisational skills. Professional and proactive approach Ability to coordinate multiple tasks & priorities within a fast-paced environment.. Need to demonstrate We have a number of core competencies that we believe are fundamental to both individual and business success. The following competencies will need to be demonstrated for success: Being knowledgeable – knowing your stuff, with an ongoing passion to learn and develop Results focused – getting the job done and delivering what was promised Effective Team worker & Communicator – working effectively with others to achieve a common goal Great Organisational skills – great at managing priorities and workload Takes Responsibility – self-starter who works on own initiative and takes individual responsibility Effective and Innovative Problem Solver – Creatively solving problems or improving what we do More about the job Hours of work are 38 hours per week- 08:00 – 17:00 Mon – Thurs, 08:00 -15:00 Friday Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 depending on experience. What’s on offer? Competitive salary, 31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays with the option to purchase an additional week via salary sacrifice. Discretionary profit related bonus, auto-enrolment pension scheme and development opportunities for those keen to progress. Free onsite parking. Free PPE supplied with applicable roles. Early finish on Fridays. Plus, the chance to work with a great team of people in a relaxed but hardworking environment. Interested? Then apply today and hopefully start your journey with us!