Purchasing Clerk

RAAM Construction Ltd has an excellent opportunity for a Purchasing Clerk position in the London area.

We are an experienced and well-established London based building services company with a rapidly growing portfolio of clients and contracts specialising in Fire Safety in the commercial and social housing sector. The company offers a supportive and collaborative working environment, where you can develop your skills and knowledge.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Purchasing Clerk to support our procurement team in ensuring smooth and efficient purchasing processes. Purchasing clerk should have the skills and ability to negotiate the best vendor terms, pricing, and delivery based on budget and schedule requirements The Purchasing Clerk will be responsible for managing purchase orders, supplier and requesters communications, maintaining accurate records. Ready to be involved with different roles within the Purchasing department.

**Main duties and responsibilities**:

- Generate and process purchase orders based on requisitions from various departments.
- Verify the accuracy of purchase requests, including item descriptions, quantities, and delivery details.
- Ensure that purchase orders are properly authorized and comply with company policies.
- Communicate with suppliers to obtain quotes, lead times, and order status updates.
- Address inquiries and resolve issues related to orders, deliveries, and invoices in a timely manner.
- Keep good communication with the requester and keep them updated.
- Maintain positive relationships with suppliers to facilitate effective collaboration.
- Provide administrative support to the procurement team, such as filing, organizing documents, and maintaining databases.

**Person Specification**:

- Excellent team player
- Strong organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills both internally and with suppliers
- High level of attention to detail
- Work under pressure and deadline
- Negotiation and sourcing skills

**Job requirements - Essential**:

- GCSEs grade B or above. Required (Maths, English and Science)
- Previous experience in a clerical or administrative role, preferably in a procurement or purchasing environment
- Proficiency in using computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Locally based or able to commute

**Job requirements - Desirable**:

- Supply management understanding

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Enfield, EN3 4SB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- Administrative: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person