Commercial Operations Specialist

Commercial Operations Specialist – £31,000-£37,000 + Benefits – London/ Hybrid

The Role

Are you experienced in managing orders and ensuring smooth operations between suppliers, warehouses and clients? Do you have experience in the steel trading industry or a related field? If so, we want to hear from you! If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are a leading provider of steel range of products, looking to appoint a Commercial Operations Specialist (Purchasing/Sales) to our London team.

You will manage the full order process, from purchasing to sales, ensuring efficient and timely operations across all aspects of the supply chain. You'll work closely with suppliers, clients and internal teams to ensure accurate documentation and smooth communication at every stage.

If you're ready to take on a key role in our operations team and help drive our continued success, apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Purchase Order (PO) processing from suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and accurate documentation.
• Oversee Sales Order (SO) processing, ensuring client orders are fulfilled efficiently.
• Inbound shipment tracking per quarter – monitor what is bought, where it's going, and to whom, ensuring the buyer and supplier sides match up.
• Ensure a full set of documents (BLs, MTCs, CI/PL) is received prior to vessel arrival, tracking physical documents as necessary
• Check supplier documents against orders, verifying product quantities, prices, payment terms, and specifications. Resolve discrepancies by coordinating with suppliers.
• Assist with queries from management or the holding company regarding order reports, finance information, or report generation.
• Onboard new buyers and suppliers, ensuring smooth integration into operations.
• Handle invoicing, order tracking, and resolving any issues related to order discrepancies.
• Other assigned duties.

The Company

Almet Trading is a leading provider of steel range of products together with logistics and other value-added services. With a robust network of offices across the UK, Turkey, Georgia, and Azerbaijan, we have a strong local presence and international reach. Through close collaboration with our suppliers and clients, we secure competitive prices and maintain stringent quality standards from initial contact to final delivery.

The Benefits

• Company bonus
• Private Medical Insurance
• Optical and Dental Insurance
• Flexible home working
• Company perks

The Person

• UK-based with a work permit.
• Experience in order processing, supply chain, or logistics, ideally within a trading or steel industry.
• Familiarity with NetSuite ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Entrepreneurial approach to seeking out and developing opportunities.

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