Purchasing Assistant / Procurement Admin /Logistics Coordinator

Job Title: Trainee Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator

Location: West Malling, Kent

Salary: £15,000 - £18,000, depending on Experience

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

The company specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of integrated, future-proofed mezzanine flooring solutions for major logistics and manufacturing centres in the UK and across Europe. Their services maximise space and help optimise storage, warehousing & distribution and production processes for today's evolving businesses.

They have an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong administration background who is interested in pursuing a career within purchasing and logistics. You will be working within a small team of Production Controllers, reporting to the Group Procurement Manager who will provide on-the-job training and mentoring to progress into a more senior role.

Job Duties:

• To provide administration support to the team of Production Controllers
• To learn how to make purchasing decisions that are cost effective and within budget
• To assist the Production Controller in advising the Contracts Department on project start dates and material delivery dates
• To check next day deliveries and collections to identify delays
• To learn how to assist with accurate quotation of projects to support the business needs

Requirements:

• GCSE's with at least a C grade in English and Maths or equivalent
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multi-task
• An excellent administrator who is quick to learn Ideally some project management skills, particularly planning, scheduling and controlling
• Good financial awareness
• Excellent IT skills especially in Outlook and MS Office Excellent numeracy skills

They are looking for someone who has a positive, can-do attitude with a proactive approach.

Benefits:

In return you will be a part of a global enterprise who pride themselves on prioritising the development and advancement of their employees. Along with a competitive salary, you can expect a generous bonus scheme, company contributory pension scheme, paid holiday allowance including additional holiday for Christmas, a substantial reward and recognition scheme and the opportunity to be exposed to working within a global work environment.

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