Procurement Assistant / Office Manager

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and versatile professional. This is a fast-paced role that requires excellent communication skills, numerical accuracy, and the ability to multitask in a busy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase Orders: Raise orders for construction materials, site consumables, and plant hire to ensure on-time delivery to various sites.
• Supplier Coordination: Maintain and develop strong working relationships with merchants, sub-contractors, and suppliers.
• Tendering Support: Assist the pre-construction team by sending out enquiries, gathering quotations, and compiling price comparison sheets.
• Invoice Query Resolution: Work closely with the accounts department to resolve invoice discrepancies and delivery disputes.
• Document Control: Assist in updating cost trackers and hire report.
• Administrative Support: Act as the first point of contact for incoming telephone calls, greet visitors, and provide administrative support to Commercial Director.

Requirements & Experience

• Industry Experience: Previous experience working within the UK construction, civil engineering, or building trade sector is highly desirable.
• Skills: Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• IT Literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Outlook).
• Attributes: Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and a calm, "can-do" approach to handling changing priorities.
• Qualifications – Construction related qualifications preferable but not essential. Previous experience of being involved in procurement or sales.
• Full UK driving license.
• Willingness to travel to sites within the UK occasionally when required.

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person