Trainee Purchasing Assistant

TRAINEE PURCHASING ASSISTANT (TECHNICAL DEPT)

Are you someone looking to start their career in the procurement industry as a Buyer with a market leading ship supply company, where you will be given in-house/on the job training?

On offer is an excellent opportunity where you will play a key role in the companies dedicated procurement team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join an Avonmouth company who supply various consumables and spare parts to ships around the UK and overseas.

About the Role:

• Processing of customer’s quotes and orders
• Daily ordering with suppliers
• Close liaison with warehouse and logistics dept. to ensure orders are completed and delivered in a timely manner
• Issuing of delivery notes and invoices for deliveries
• Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers
• Maintaining and building supplier and client relationships

The Person:

• Ability to cope with pressure and adapt to situations
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good organisation skills
• Outlook, excel and word literate

Benefits:

• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to Work scheme

Hours: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Salary: £20,800 - £25,396.80 pa, to be reviewed on successful completion of a probationary period

About our Client

Our client is the UK’s largest supplier to the worldwide shipping industry, with the capability of supplying goods and services to cruise, offshore, military and merchant vessels worldwide through their global proven network.

How to Apply

Please apply here and our client will be in direct contact.