Procurement Specialist

1 day ago


Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Austin Fraser Full time

Job Overview:

The Purchasing Administration Team Lead will play a key role in supporting the Purchasing team at Austin Fraser. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract position, and the successful candidate will be responsible for managing purchasing tasks and processes across the department.

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Responsibilities:

  • Manage purchasing tasks and processes across the department
  • Support account management with supplier feedback and meeting content
  • Develop strategies to find cost-effective ways of working
  • Place orders with suppliers for non-stock and stock orders once the sales order has been received
  • Liaise closely with the Sales department for any enquiry handovers
  • Maintain strong working relationships with vendors

Requirements:

  • Prior people management experience (essential)
  • Prior experience in a fast-paced construction or related industry procurement department
  • Proficient in IT packages (including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Good knowledge within purchasing, including objective and KPI setting and tracking

Salary and Benefits:

The estimated salary for this position is £45,000 - £60,000 per annum. Additionally, Austin Fraser offers a comprehensive benefits package, including casual dress code, life insurance, Bluecrest Health biennial assessment, holiday entitlement, employee assistance programme, annual bonus entitlement, paid company events, employee referral programme, new starter gift box, weekly fruit boxes, free onsite parking, Christmas shutdown, and employee excellence award.

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