Junior Buying Administrator/Buyer
Unity Recruitment seeking a junior buyer administrator for our client's busy office based in
Waltham Abbey.
This role will be responsible for the procurement of goods and services according to the companies needs.
Working in close collaboration with the Project Managers, design team and procurement manager, this key role will ensure the procurement and timely delivery of goods and services required by the business.
The ability to negotiate competitive prices and ensure on time and budget delivery is essential for this role. The ideal candidate will possess good negotiation skills.
Experience and technical skills in construction and procurement, such as the ability to read construction drawings & undertake take-offs would be helpful.
We are looking for a commercially aware and a proficient negotiator. Ensuring that all materials are purchased at the best price and are delivered on time so that projects continue without interruption. Liaising with preferred and specified suppliers, you will manage the competing demands of long-lead items and real-time demand from our construction sites. The daily duties include:
• Procurement and scheduling of products, materials, plant, and equipment
• Ensuring purchases offer best value
• Monitoring and reporting of price increases, updating internal spread sheets.
• Tracking orders and proactively addressing any failed or late deliveries
• Arranging the return of non-conforming products
• Maintaining and developing the supply chain
• Processing of purchase ledger records Key skills and competencies
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills to optimise pricing and commercial terms
• Ability to forward plan for multiple site projects and prioritise workload across long-lead and real time demands
• Identify potential supply problems and solutions
• Excellent interpersonal skills - strong relationship builder and communicator
• Takes individual ownership and collaborates to deliver team and company objectives
• Ability to undertake take offs would be an advantage (training will be given)
• Ability to implement and manage sound business processes and procedures Required
• Experience and/or education in procurement and inventory management
• Working knowledge of computer programs for word processing, email, and spreadsheets Preferred
• To read and interpret project drawings and specifications.
Other:
• Salary Negotiable depending on experience
• Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00
• Office based in Waltham Abbey, Essex.
• Initial Teams interview, followed by a second face to face interview.
• 6-month probation, with 3-month review.
• Full training provided.
If this position is of interest to you, then please apply today with your updated CV or call Carly on further information - 02036685680 ext 113. ....Read more...
As a Business Administration Assistant, you'll need to be organised and flexible as the workload is varied and ranges from making bookings, raising invoices, chasing payments, booking birthday parties, responding to customers enquiries, organising and attending events & meetings.
Along with the above you will be ensuring you keep the customer notices and information up to date in around the centre and on social media pages. Supporting and assisting the management of our junior lessons and courses, continuing to market and campaign spaces available to ensure lessons and courses are meeting their required numbers.
Responding to customer enquires via telephone/ emails/ face to face meetings
Making bookings on our computer system
Raising/ receipt orders/invoices
Training:
Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard at Level 3
The Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard at Level 3 combines the knowledge, skills and behaviours required of the standard and includes functional skills in maths and English
Delivery will be in the workplace with an assessor or coach through a combination of assessing, coaching, training and mentoring
The minimum duration of the apprenticeship is 12-18 months, with an additional 3 months for an externally assessed end point assessment
A maximum total of 21 months plus functional skills if required
Prior learning and experience will also be taken into consideration
Further information on the standard can be viewed here-
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0Training Outcome:
There are many opportunities for progression within Tendring District Council either within the Leisure Department or elsewhere as this apprenticeship progresses
Employer Description:Tendring District Councils (TDC) main offices are based in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday
8.45am to 5.15pm
Friday
8.45am to 4.45pm
However, weekend and bank holiday working as well as outside these hours may be required.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
Corus Consultancy is hiring for a Technical Support Officer (Property) - Grade 5 – Technical-Immediate Start
Responsibilities
Set up detailed excel spreadsheets to monitor all capital budgets
Monitor expenditure against various budgets and provide progress reports
Liaise with property staff and external quantity surveyors to obtain accurate project information
Assist in the budgetary monitoring on the capital program either for the department or on behalf of other departments
Inputting of information and providing reports via “Profess” business management system.
Assisting the Operational Manager in the administration of the Property Section budgets
Such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade and in accordance with the general character of the job as may reasonably be required by the Chief Officer or Commercial & Consultancy Manager from time to time.
Completing end of year financial procedures
Reporting slippage and reserves to accountants at year end
Assisting and supervising technical/administrator with queries regarding energy bills
Enter energy bills on systems link
Fusion super user – assist all members of the property section with queries
Provide financial assistance to the section including issuing financial certificates, resolving queries and providing information to clients.
Skills and expertise
Previous experience in a similar role as a Technical Support Officer (Property) - Grade 5 – Technical
Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
Willing to support junior techs and offer support/expertise when needed.
You will need to work independently and have experience to make decisions when required
Excellent attention to detail
If Interested, Please contact Corus Consultancy or apply below.....Read more...
Project Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical Bias)
Broxbourne
£50,000 – £55,000 + Pension + Holidays + Career Progression + Immediate Start
A leading M&E contractor is looking to appoint a driven Project Engineer with either a mechanical or electrical background to support the delivery of a major live project in Broxbourne. You will be based on site and will be part responsible for a package in a fast paced environment.
Reporting directly into the Project Manager, this role offers strong exposure to site delivery, technical coordination, and quality control. It’s an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer looking to develop into a Senior Engineer or Project Manager role within a growing business.
Your Role as a Project Engineer Will Include:
Supporting the Project Manager with the technical and day-to-day delivery of mechanical or electrical works on site
Coordinating with subcontractors, suppliers, site supervisors, and EHSQ teams to maintain programme and quality standards
Managing QA/QC processes, inspections, and reporting to ensure works are delivered to specification
As a Project Engineer You Will Have:
A degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Building Services
Experience providing technical support to site teams and project management (desirable)
A strong understanding of site H&S requirements and quality processes
The ability to commute to Waltham Cross - this is a site-based role
If you’re a Project Engineer looking to step up your responsibility on a major project and progress your career within a growing contractor, contact Dea for more information on 07458163032 Keywords: Project Engineer, Electrical Project Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer, Building Services Engineer, M&E Engineer, Site Engineer, Technical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, Enfield, Cheshunt, Broxbourne, North London, Graduate Engineer, Junior Engineer, Project Coordinator, Project Administrator ....Read more...
Meeting and serving customers on our busy collections & deliveries desk, same days can see over 100 HGV vehicle movements on our site!
Booking delivered-in stock onto our bespoke auction software
Arranging for collections using Microsoft Outlook in conjunction with our bespoke auction software
Day to day phone answering and troubleshooting
Carrying out pre-sale checks on all lots which have been photographed and catalogued prior to being “auction ready”
Completing export paperwork prior to submitting to our accounts department when foreign collections take place
Training:Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located in Hereford (HR4 9SX).
You will receive a training plan that is specific to your qualification, with sessions that are delivered through a combination of face-to-face and remote.
Additional training for functional skills in English and maths will be undertaken if needed.
You will receive monthly visits from your assigned Learning and Development Specialist, who will set you work, monitor your development and wellbeing, and discuss training sessions. They will also prepare you for your End Point Assessment to gain your Business Administrator Level 3 qualification.
There is also a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in the spring of each year offered to all apprentices on programme.Training Outcome:Great opportunity to develop in a longstanding & traditional local company. Brightwells has a long history of promoting from within, and all of our senior staff have started at the most junior level and progressed though the company. We have always encouraged all staff to develop into the areas which interest them most.Employer Description:Brightwells is a long established firm of auctioneers and valuers, who have been in business for 177 years, since 1846. We specialise in auctions of Vehicles, Classic Cars, Wine and Plant and Machinery. We auction £70 Million of goods on behalf of sellers across the UK to buyers worldwide.Working Hours :Weekdays 8.00am - 4.30pm, one hour for lunch/breaks.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Computer Literate,Good time management,Calm and collected,Friendly,Willing to help,Work ethic,Hunger to learn....Read more...
