Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Purchasing Administrator to join the Frontier fleet team, based at Sandy, on a full-time or part-time, fixed-term basis for 9 months.You will assist the Fleet Manager and be responsible for planning and supervising the process used for purchasing the company's vehicles and the induction of them into our fleet.The Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase up to 5 more days (subject to meeting eligibility requirements)
• Dedicated Learning & Development team to support you and your career
• Employee Assistance Program providing 24 hours support & advice in areas such as health and wellbeing for yourself, your family & friends (up to 5 people in total)
• Increased Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave benefits for eligible employees
• Life Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7%
• Up to two days paid volunteer leave per year (only applicable to permanent employees)
• The opportunity to join our employee network groups including LGBTQ+, Menopause wellbeing, Neurodiversity and Women's network groups.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchers

About You

• Highly organised with the ability to plan and prioritise effectively
• Comfortable with following and improving processes
• Able to manage changing parameters
• Proven attention to detail
• A willingness to learn and develop within the role.
• Able to develop effective and supportive relationships with both colleagues and suppliers.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook

Your RoleAs a Senior Purchasing Administrator your role will involve:

• Planning and managing the process for purchasing the company's vehicles.
• Planning and coordinating vehicles coming in to, and leaving, fleet, liaising with suppliers for the fitting and removal of equipment.
• Supervising the delivery inspection process.
• Communicating with managers and drivers to facilitate the replacement plan.
• Managing the process for obtaining funding and maintenance contracts for vehicles.
• Creating and updating records accurately on our fleet management system.

We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date as applications will be reviewed and interviews may be booked in before that date.We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.About UsFrontier is a successful and growing business. We are the largest crop production and grain marketing company in the UK, with over 1,000 employees and a turnover of more than xc2xa31.5 billion. With a vision to be the first-choice employer in UK agriculture, we are committed to delivering a culture where people are at the heart of our success.Our business approach is underpinned by our core values - Integrity, Customer First and Expertise - or 'ICE'. These values support our whole philosophy and way of working and we are always looking to attract talented individuals with either industry knowledge or specialist skills that will help us deliver consistently to these values.Commitment to Diversity and InclusionWe have a clear commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity encouraging fairness and equality of treatment for all. As such we encourage applications from all backgrounds.We recognise the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to the business goals.We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment with inclusive employment policies, such as progressive flexible working and parental policies.

Frontier Agriculture