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Trainee Buyer

Konnect recruit are currently looking for a Trainee Buyer on behalf of one of our long standing clients. A reactive and planned property maintenance company that are a fast-paced business with an 18 Million turnover seeking an individual to join their ever-growing team.

Summary

As a Trainee Buyer you will assist with purchasing and supply management for the organisation.

This role will include a wide variety of duties including processing orders and chasing deliveries, whilst assisting the Buyers.

You must be confident using Outlook email and speaking on the phone.

You will need to be physically fit in order to bring deliveries in and move stock in the yard as necessary.

Attention to detail and basic maths is essential.

Prior knowledge of building materials and an interest in the construction industry is desirable.

Being able to prioritise and manage tasks is another key skill. Meeting deadlines is a priority as failure to do this can result in jobs being delayed.

List of Duties:

* Assist the Procurement office with day-to-day tasks

* Create and manage purchase, hire and sub-contract orders accurately and efficiently

* Meet strict deadlines with very quick turnarounds as delayed orders can result in jobs being stood down at considerable cost

* Liaise with project support / project manager regarding items, quantities and delivery dates

* Maintain accurate records of all procurement transactions and contracts

* Ensure that Job Flow is kept up to date with costs

* Build and maintain relationships with suppliers

* Monitor spend against job budgets

* Expedite existing orders

* Ongoing checks of live hire plant reports

* Respond to internal and external enquiries

* Take in deliveries to head office, check and store accordingly, and notify relevant parties

* Ensure that any issues with products received such as damage, missing parts etc is reported

* Review invoice queries

Hours:

5 days per week, 8am 5pm

Salary:

£17k rising to £18.5k after 6 months

If you're interested in the above role then please apply online and a member of the team will be in touch