Overview
Responsible for supporting the procurement and coordination of resources and materials for the office, workshop, laboratory and site operations team, to ensure that we are able to execute our operations effectively and profitably, and that we are delivering an effective service to our clients. To maintain supply databases and KPI's. To validate supplier compliance using our SCAD (supply chain database) system, and provide sites and estimating with specifications and product/service information as required. The key function of the role will be to support, liaise, and negotiate by telephone and email with other departments, sites and external suppliers for securing best deals. Other key tasks include:
Responsibilities
* Process requisitions in accordance with established procedures and raise purchase orders.
* Generate and process general purchase orders to suppliers.
* Generate and process external plant hire orders and off hire when requested by site.
* Order external transport, in liaison with depot/site requirements and working with transport suppliers to secure back loads where possible.
* Supply Chain database management – documentation, certification, approvals, vetting, ratings, compliance, KPI performance reporting.
* General admin duties – filing, typing, photocopying, scanning, working with spreadsheets and data entry.
* Adhere to Soil Engineering Work Procedures and consult more important decisions or discuss suggestions with an appropriate person.
* The role will involve working in our office, based in Beeston, Leeds.
Qualities & Experience
* Secretarial and/or administrative experience.
* Highly organised and able to work on own initiative.
* Strong communicator.
* Excellent team‑working skills, and able to build relationships at all levels.
* Ability to work well under pressure and to tight timescales.
* Very strong customer focus.
* Excellent typing speed and IT skills including Microsoft Office.
* Flexibility to carry out duties not part of their normal remit in the interests of the team.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Positive outlook and a ‘can do’ approach.
* Both a team player and able to work alone.
* Previous procurement experience is desirable.
* Strong IT skills – Excel knowledge essential, and experience with Oracle-based or construction software preferable.
* Good understanding of written & spoken English and a good standard of letter writing.
Company
You will join the world’s largest specialist geotechnical contractor, part of an international community of over 10,000 experts based in 31 countries. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground‑breaking projects, learn new skills and take your career in any direction. Soil Engineering Geoservices delivers leading geotechnical expertise through ground investigation, drilling and grouting, and geotechnical testing from three bases across the country. The company has been operating for over 60 years and maintains one of the country’s largest single‑site Geotechnical Laboratories, UKAS accredited for over 40 test disciplines.
Business Streams
* Ground Investigation Drilling and Grouting Geotechnical Testing – our capabilities are delivered by a highly skilled team of Operatives and Engineers, with a comprehensive in‑house support team providing Plant Maintenance, Procurement and Commercial Services.
* Based across the UK at Leeds, Coatbridge and Camberley we offer a complete service from desk study to completed design and remediation across a broad scope of geotechnical specialist disciplines. Our systems are certified for Safety, Environmental Management and Quality.
* Usual working hours are Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00 (40 hours per week).
Benefits
We offer hybrid working, a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.
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