Procurement Assistant
St Albans
A fantastic opportunity to work with a newly formed independently owned group of established businesses, who design, install, maintain and monitor electronic life safety and security systems. My client is looking for an experienced Procurement Assistant to join the team.
Package
£20-25,000
9 day working fortnight | professional development | pension scheme | 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 days (1 day extra per annum to 3 days and a further 5 days after 10years)
Main Responsibilities
- 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
- 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.
- Communicate with suppliers to obtain quotes, negotiate prices, and arrange for product samples.
- Supporting the wider operational team showing flexibility to support our fast paced operational environment to ensure we deliver the best service to our customers.
- 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
- Monitor procurement budgets and assist in cost-saving initiatives. Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best options among potential suppliers.
- Ensuring the warehouse is clean & tidy and complies with health & safety regulations.
- Generate and analyse procurement reports to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
Knowledge and Experiences
- Have a drive and desire to want to learn and grow within a procurement/supply chain environment
- Willingness to want learn about both processes and products so you can fulfil the role at the best of your ability.
- High levels of self-motivation, organisation and must be performed with integrity and dedication
If you are local to the area and seeking a new Procurement Assistant position, then please apply now. If your application is successful a 4way member will be in touch.