Procurement Assistant

7 months ago


Worcester, United Kingdom VolkerWessels Full time

VolkerLaser repairs, strengthens and waterproofs concrete and steel structures, offering a tailored package of specialist works to clients across the UK. Our structural solutions include bridge deck waterproofing, expansion joints, concrete repair and cathodic protection works, steel repair and strengthening work, carbon fibre and temporary works, jacking and bearing replacement. We also provide specialist lightweight decking and access solutions, as well as being specialists in long bridge and cable refurbishment.

We have a great opportunity for a Procurement Assistant to work from our offices in Worcester. You will be responsible for the assistance and support the Procurement department with all aspects of what is required by the buyers.
- Prepare and issue small material orders
- As and when necessary, obtain material quotations in accordance with the Site Team’s/Contract requirements
- Provide support into invoice dispute resolution
- Process orders using term deals
- Setting up of new contracts and users
- Making card payments over the phone for small transactional requirements
- Reconcile Purchase cards with coding and upload VAT invoices
- Support Procurement with the governance process to maintain templates and liaise with relevant approvers to explain to package approvals required and obtain signatures

**About you**:

- Experience of working in the construction industry preferable but not essential.
- Some procurement or buying experience preferred
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience of prioritising a varied workload.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Friendly and helpful attitude
- Ability to ask for help

**Why work with us?**:
VolkerLaser is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerLaser are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

- Competitive salary
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Private medical care
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
- Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
- Employee Assistance programme
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support
- 24/7 Virtual GP service

**Fairness, inclusion and respect**:
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

**Additional information**:
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.


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