Company Overview
Max Energy is a leading provider in the insulation industry, established in 2015. Our mission is to deliver reliable and high-quality insulation services across various sectors, including newbuild housing and social housing, while upholding our commitment to excellent service and expertise.
Summary
We are seeking a Purchase Specialist to join our dynamic team in the UK. This role is critical in supporting our operations by ensuring timely procurement of materials essential for our insulation projects. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to meet client needs and uphold our reputation for quality.
Responsibilities
Manage procurement processes to ensure timely acquisition of materials.
* Raising and allocation of purchase orders.
* Accurate coding and posting of the purchase orders & invoices to SAGE 200.
* Liaise with the suppliers on invoice queries.
* Produce an accurate and timely monthly payment run.
* Reconcile supplier statements.
* Control the invoice authorisation process, including accurate coding.
* Weekly & monthly stock control.
* Reconcile invoices with delivery notes.
* Ordering of the stationery.
* Petty Cash.
* Process credit card payments taken over the telephone.
* Monitor & record bank statements
* Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate contracts and pricing.
* Monitor inventory levels and forecast future material needs.
* Maintain accurate records of purchases and supplier information.
* Analyse market trends to identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
* Coordinate with project managers to align purchasing with project timelines.
* Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures in all purchasing activities.
* Flexible approach to working hours
* Ensure all associated administration duties are carried out in line with company procedures
* Ensure that a professional and courteous approach is adopted at all times
* Strictly adhere to all Health and Safety procedures and ensure that the working environment is practical for both yourself and others
* And any other reasonable duties commensurate with the post, which may be allocated from time to time.
* Qualifications
Proven experience in purchasing or procurement roles within the construction or insulation industry.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess market trends.
* Familiarity with accounting software such as Sage 200is preferred.
* Excellent negotiation skills and vendor management experience.
* Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
* Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
* Very good attention to detail.
* Good organisational skills
* Excellent communication skills.
* Must be able to demonstrate a high level of accuracy.
* Experience of handling money and people.
* Numerate.
* Ability to prioritise workload
* Basic understanding of purchase ledger
* Email, Outlook, Understanding of Excel & Word.
* Methodical approach to working.
* Ability to work as an individual, with the minimum of supervision.
* Team player
* Call-To-Action
If you are ready to make a significant impact on our projects and contribute to our mission of providing top-notch insulation solutions, we invite you to apply today
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Transport links
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
* UK Work : 3 years (required)
* Accounts payable: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* AAT (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person