Trainee Buyer

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has some buying or procurement experience in the construction and building environment. 

The role is working for a well known house builders based in East  London in a great location, close to transport and other amenities. 

In  this role you will be processing orders from site requisitions, filing and dispatching copy orders to relevant sites, dealing with general enquiries from Site Managers etc. regarding materials that they have requisitioned etc.

You must have excellent communication skills as you will be taking calls to/from suppliers, dealing with quotations, sending letters to suppliers requesting quotations for sites in order to obtain best price. 

A keen eye for detail as you will be updating prices on buying system on regular basis, dealing  with invoice and order queries, assisting with weekly reports, which include plant on hire and replacement orders, which are then distributed to Head of Buying.

We are looking for someone who is customer focused ans service biased.   

You must be able to work on your own initiative as well as working as part of a team. 
You will be flexible to take on a variety of tasks and be able to multitask, be driven, enthusiastic, pay attention to detail and be customer orientated and focused. 

Previous construction, building procurement experience is not necessary.  However would be very  beneficial. Good numerical and commercial acumen along with good written and verbal communications skills are essential.

Hours Monday to Friday 9-5.30pm
Parking available

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