Overview
As an Operations Manager specializing in Finance, Operations, and Purchasing, you will provide essential support to a small, dynamic automotive technology business. Working closely with the management team, you will take charge of a diverse workload, covering finance administration, purchasing, and supplier coordination. This role is ideal for a proactive contractor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to make an immediate impact over an initial contract period of 3 to 6 months.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day administrative support across Finance, Operations, and Purchasing.
- Support processing of invoices, expenses, and general finance administration.
- Assist with purchase orders and purchasing administration.
- Liaise with suppliers regarding orders, invoices, deliveries, and outstanding actions.
- Maintain accurate purchasing, finance, and operational records.
- Coordinate documentation and information between internal teams and external suppliers.
- Help improve administrative processes and organization where appropriate.
- Take on additional responsibilities as priorities change within the business.
Requirements
- Previous experience within Finance Administration, Operations Administration, Purchasing, or Procurement.
- Comfortable working across multiple business functions.
- Experience with invoices, purchase orders, suppliers, and financial administration.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and general systems skills.
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
- Proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Confident communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Experience within a small SME environment preferred.