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Procurement Assistant

Location: St Albans

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000

Hybrid: Yes


About you


You will have a drive and desire to want to learn and grow within a procurement/supply chain environment. You will have a willingness to want learn about both processes and products so you can fulfil the role to the best of your ability. You will be a great team worker and offer support where needed to ensure our procurement department is as efficient and effective as possible.


What you will be doing


The role is an Operational function with the responsibility of the full procurement process from processing the order to receipting the goods in our warehouse and packaging them up ready for our engineering team to deliver the job’s on time and within budget.


Order Processing: Prepare and process purchase orders and documents in

accordance with company policies and procedures. Monitor and track orders to

ensure timely delivery and resolve any issues that arise.


Supplier Management: Communicate with suppliers to obtain quotes, negotiate

prices, and arrange for product samples. Maintain positive relationships with

existing suppliers and source new suppliers as needed.


Engineering Support: Supporting the wider operational team showing flexibility

to support our fast-paced operational environment to ensure we deliver the best

service to our customers.


Stock Management: Assist in managing inventory levels to ensure that supplies

are maintained at adequate levels both in our warehouse and our engineering

van stock. Conduct regular stock checks and reconcile any discrepancies. Process

returns for faulty or unwanted items and ensure the returns are processed within

the required timeframes.


Cost Management: Monitor procurement budgets and assist in cost-saving

initiatives. Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the

best options among potential suppliers.


Warehouse Management: Ensuring the warehouse is clean & tidy and complies

with health & safety regulations. Support with the management of recycled

goods ensuring items are recycled where possible in line with our sustainability

policy.


Reporting: Generate and analyse procurement reports to track performance and

identify areas for improvement. Assist in preparing reports for management

review.


What's in it for you


  • 9 day working fortnight

  • Continuous professional development

  • Wellness & Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

  • YuLife – The #1 rated benefits programme

  • Death in service insurance

  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme

  • Quarterly one-to-one check-ins with your line manager

  • 25 days’ holiday, plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 35 days (1 day extra per annum to 30 days and a further 5 days after 10 years)

  • A company culture that promotes work-life balance

  • Access to mental health care support

  • Team member of the month recognising outstanding contribution

  • Annual company day to share successes and strategic plans




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