LINK365 Limited, an equal opportunities employer, are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Assistant to enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of our company’s site operations. The ideal candidate will work closely with engineers, project managers, and contractors to ensure the timely sourcing, procurement, and delivery of materials while optimizing processes and controlling costs.
Location: Loughton
Start Date: Immediately
Contract Type: TBD
Requirements: Education / Qualifications
Essential: Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in Maths and English
Desirable: Higher Education
Knowledge and Experience:
Essential: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel. Familiarity with Microsoft Project is an advantage but not required.
Competencies and behaviours
Leadership: Respects and values the diversity of talents, skills and backgrounds that others bring to joint projects/work.
Decision Making: Recognises, identifies and defines problems. Generates and evaluates alternatives, draws conclusion and analyses risks.
Communication: Communicates in a clear and concise manner, covering all relevant points in a timely manner.
Development: Knows own career aspirations and clearly communicates them to relevant colleagues whilst actively working to achieve goals.
Collaboration: Establishes effective working relationships with other colleagues. Builds and maintains a network of internal and external contacts.
Delivery: Plans, prioritises and leads own area of work to deliver specified and agreed outcomes (time and standard).
Overview LINK365 will provide full training and clear procedures to ensure you have the skills and knowledge required to succeed in this role.
Main Duties Data input/data analytics and housekeeping of the Procurement Departments
Conducting clerical/administrative tasks within the Procurement Department and ensure accuracy when undertaking these tasks
Assist in identifying and sourcing the correct materials required for various jobs
To assist/support the team with any quotation/tender activities
Collaborate closely with the engineering team to submit and approve appropriate materials
To use the internal Purchase Requisition System to identify purchase requirements and ensuring required information is available to assist the team in the Purchase Order process to secure cost-effective company operations
To monitor Purchase Orders and support the finance team with keeping records of the invoices and material invoices payments
To expedite Purchase Orders with suppliers
To liaise with internal suppliers to provide status updates on orders/PD activities
To ensure supplier documentation is correctly filed/archived
Plan and book deliveries efficiently, ensuring alignment with project timelines
To liaise with project delivery team to ensure requisition are sent in time and in line with the project programme
Oversee the supply chain and identify opportunities for simplification.
Build supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance metrics.
Implement cost control measures, including updating cost codes and tracking project expenses.
Assist with logistics related to setting up or finalizing projects to meet PM requirements.
Assist with the cost projections to support financial planning.
Conduct take-offs for quantifying existing materials, identifying surplus from sites/stores, and determining procurement needs.
Experience using inhouse project management software systems. The ideal candidate should be proficient in:
Managing project documentation and workflows through digital platforms.
Organising and maintaining secure file storage and access for project teams.
Tracking and updating site safety records and compliance reports.
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