Trainee Buying Assistant
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Fleet
- Salary
- 18000.00 - 20000.00 GBP Annual + Good benefits package
- Posted
- 03 Jun 2021
- Closes
- 22 Jun 2021
- Sectors
- Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
A brand new opportunity to start an exciting career within the construction sector. In this position you'll be working in an established business that offers a specialist service to some of the UK's largest new homes builders. The role will be supporting the Buyer and the wider contracts team and will give you the opportunity to learn all about the buying process and any administration required for the projects.
Full training and support will be given as this is a small, friendly team where they all work together to achieve the best results.
Responsibilities include:
Supporting the Buyer by contacting suppliers, placing orders and arranging deliveries of materials to sites
Liaising with all suppliers to check stock availability and lead times on delivery
Keeping Contracts Managers up to date on orders, and any anticipated delays at all times
Building strong relationships with all suppliers and the contracts team
Checking all supplier invoices against orders received, and following up on any discrepancies with the suppliers
Answering the phones, making calls to suppliers, and responding on emailSkills and qualifications:
Strong communication skills will be essential as the role involves a lot of work on the phone
An organised approach to work and able to follow processes
A minimum of 5 GCSEs, with at least C grade in Maths and English
Knowledge of Word, Excel and Email
Some previous work experienceBenefits:
20 days holiday per year, plus all bank holidays and three additional days at Christmas
Pension and bonus scheme
Hours of work are Monday - Thursday 7.30am - 4.30pm, Friday 7.30am to 3.30pm
Salary will be dependent on experience
Full training and support will be given as this is a small, friendly team where they all work together to achieve the best results.
Responsibilities include:
Supporting the Buyer by contacting suppliers, placing orders and arranging deliveries of materials to sites
Liaising with all suppliers to check stock availability and lead times on delivery
Keeping Contracts Managers up to date on orders, and any anticipated delays at all times
Building strong relationships with all suppliers and the contracts team
Checking all supplier invoices against orders received, and following up on any discrepancies with the suppliers
Answering the phones, making calls to suppliers, and responding on emailSkills and qualifications:
Strong communication skills will be essential as the role involves a lot of work on the phone
An organised approach to work and able to follow processes
A minimum of 5 GCSEs, with at least C grade in Maths and English
Knowledge of Word, Excel and Email
Some previous work experienceBenefits:
20 days holiday per year, plus all bank holidays and three additional days at Christmas
Pension and bonus scheme
Hours of work are Monday - Thursday 7.30am - 4.30pm, Friday 7.30am to 3.30pm
Salary will be dependent on experience