Trainee Buyer / Maidstone / Full time permanent
Seeking all school leavers looking to kickstart a career
My client, a leader in construction and maintenance services, are seeking a Trainee Buyer to join them. As a trainee you will not require experience for this position, but you will need to be willing to learn and build a career within buying. As a Trainee Buyer you will be supporting project managers and the head of procurement with the buying and purchasing of various materials for construction projects.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Assist the head of procurement and the procurement office with general day to day tasks
- Work to strict deadlines and ensure quick turnaround
- Assist project managers with delivery times, quantities and delivery dates
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers
- Monitor spend against budgets and ensuring jobs are kept up to date
- Support with stock control and ensure that all stock damages/ discrepancies are accounted for
- Ensure that systems are kept up to date
Essential Skills:
- This is an entry level position so you don't need to have any skills within buying or procurement but you do need a passion to learn and willingness to try something new
- Good basic understanding of Microsoft packages
- Confident in building relationships
- Good communication skills
Package:
- £17,000 – rising to £18,500 after probation
- Great career progression opportunities
- Gain experience in the construction industry within procurement
- Full time permanent
Trainee Buyer / Maidstone / Full time permanent