Job Title: Trainee Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator
Location: Kings Hill
Salary: £18,000 – £20,000, depending on Experience
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
The company specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of integrated, future-proofed mezzanine flooring solutions for major logistics and manufacturing centres in the UK and across Europe. Their services maximise space and help optimise storage, warehousing & distribution and production processes for today’s evolving businesses.
They have an exciting opportunity to work within their purchasing and logistics team as a purchasing assistant. The main purpose of the role is to ensure the on-time and to budget delivery of all components required for each installation project
Job Duties:
- To make purchasing decisions that are cost effective and within budget
- To proactively manage project throughout including advising of project start dates and liaise with the contracts department regarding deliveries
- To proactively purchase long lead time components to avoid delays
- To check next day deliveries and collections to identify delays
- To work with the Group Procurement Manager to prevent fabricator overload
- To work collaboratively with suppliers
- Assist with accurate quotation of projects to support the business needs
Requirements:
They are looking for someone who is a strong administrator and has an eye for detail because checking facts and figures is part of who you are.
You will have a flair for numeracy and the ability to think “outside the box” as well as being able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Non-negotiable skills include excellent time-management; computer literate, confident in speaking to people over the phone and the ability to multi task.
Benefits:
In return you will be a part of a global enterprise who pride themselves on prioritising the development and advancement of their employees. Along with a competitive salary, you can expect a generous bonus scheme, company contributory pension scheme, paid holiday allowance including additional holiday for Christmas, a substantial reward and recognition scheme and the opportunity to be exposed to working within a global work environment.
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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Project Assistant, logistical Support, Procurement Officer, Procurement Advisor, Purchaser, Purchasing, Procurement Administrator, Procurement Executive, Assistant Procurement Executive, Planning Assistant, Procurement Admin, Purchasing Assistant, Assistant Buyer, Procurement Assistant, Senior Administrator, Logistics Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Customer Support, Support Administrator, Business Administrator, Customer Support Advisor, Customer Services Officer, Admin Support, Logistics Analyst will be considered for this role.
