Apprentice Buyer

Send out enquiries for appropriate materials, collate and analyse quotations As required, place orders with suitable suppliers for specified materials, ensuring goods are delivered on the required date and purchased at the most competitive rates and within budget Consolidate purchases of materials to achieve maximum economic benefit Chase deliveries from suppliers that are overdue or urgent Use pre-authorised buying deals unless authorised otherwise by the Managing Buyer Process invoices queries

You will work in an established business to add real value and gain experience from our accomplished teams. Our Apprenticeship offers you personal and professional development, enabling you to develop yourself to become a valued member of the team.

Training:
The apprentice will be working towards the Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship standard All delivered within the workplace via online training, sessions, and workshops with Colchester Institute

Training Outcome:

Following completion of the L3 Business Administration apprenticeship, there is scope to undertake formal CIPS qualifications to progress to a Senior Buyer.

Employer Description:
Tamdown provide groundworks and infrastructure in the house building sector, across the South-east. We are passionate about driving excellence on site, providing the highest level of service to our customers. Since 1976, Tamdown have continued to deliver high quality projects for some of the biggest house builders in the UK. For more about what who we are and what we do see our website: https://tamdown.com/what-we-do/

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 40 hours to be agreed with the Manager, worked between the hours of 7am and 6pm. One-hour unpaid lunch break each day.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Experience of MS packages