Procurement Administrator

PFS Group Limited is an established Fire & Security Company based in Southend, Essex. We continue to experience rapid growth in all areas of the business and are looking to expand our Procurement Team. We are looking for a Procurement Administrator to add to our team due to the growth experienced. The role will include full training so no prior knowledge of the industry is required.

**The Team**

The Procurement Team works closely with our Small Works Team which consists of Coordinators, Engineers and a Supervisor, and Estimations Team which consists of Junior Estimators, Estimators, an Administrator and Estimation Manager.

**Training**

Training outside of industry specific areas will also be provided. You will receive training on our CRM system, internal processes for streamline working and workload management from the Estimation Manager. Any and all questions are welcome during and after the training period. There’s a lot to learn in the industry with evolving technology and techniques. Continual training will be provided throughout employment upon request or business needs.

**The Role Breakdown**

Below is a breakdown of the main duties and tasks that will form this role:

- Processing purchases for materials needed for quoted works
- Communicating with suppliers to update lead times and costs for materials
- Monitoring the department inbox for requests and more
- Updating our CRM system to show the most up to date prices
- Working with our Works Team to ensure all engineers have the required parts for their jobs
- Assisting with the stock management at our head office
- Maintaining compliance to company procedures and the relevant industry standards
- Assisting the Estimations Team when sourcing new part costs
- Working to deadlines to ensure customers receive the best service possible
- Communicating with all teams to work to a solution when needed
- Potentially dropping off urgent parts to engineers or storage locations

**Driving licence preferred.**

**Required skillset**

Although no prior knowledge of the industry is required for this role, we are looking for individuals who can display the following attributes:

- Must be able to work constructively within a team
- Able to work independently and manage your own workload
- Calm under pressure
- Good time management and organisation
- Enthusiasm and focus towards tasks
- Attention to detail
- Desire to provide high quality work
- Good communication skills
- Accurate typing skills
- A willingness to learn

**Why work for PFS Group?**

We conduct yearly appraisals which includes a wage review. We will initially also complete multiple catch-ups over your first few months ahead of your 6 month probation expiry to ensure you are fully aware of how you are performing. Employees are able to speak to Supervisors, Managers and even Directors at any time if they need assistance or need feedback on performance.

**Progression**:

- we are passionate about pushing our staff further and are always thinking of ways our existing staff can move into new roles in the business.

**Environment**:

- we believe in having an enjoyable office atmosphere and promote working with your colleagues to get issues resolved, enhancing learning and promoting healthy working relationships between colleagues

**The Right Fit**:

- we are always looking for individuals who fit our way of working, have a strong work ethic and a desire to always do the best job possible. We are a good sized company, able to give employees the training to do their jobs well, without being too large a business that staff feel like numbers rather than individuals.

**Caring**:

- as a growing business we have seen our number of employees expand over the years but we work hard to make sure that everyone is appreciated individually and feels wanted and respected within the business. We look to perform regular Company events including Summer & Christmas parties, Company Sports Day, Royal Park Half Marathon, and the annual PFS Group Bake Off. We also work hard to support our staff through regular department meetings, individual catch-ups where needed, annual appraisals & our Employee Financial Support Fund which we offer to all staff which allows them to borrow money to cover unforeseen emergency costs, which can then be deducted gradually from salary payments. Our Office also has a smart but informal dress code policy to ensure everyone feels comfortable.

**Hours**: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

**PFS Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PFS Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.**

**Salary**: £21,675.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Fr