Buying Administration Assistant

TribePost Ltd; Birdholme; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Chesterfield is seeking a Buying Administration Assistant to support purchasing activities and ensure smooth operations of the regional office. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, experience in administration or buying, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a private pension plan and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Private pension plan with employer contribution

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in buying or administration, preferably in construction or civil engineering.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with purchasing and hiring of materials, plant, PPE, and vehicles.
• Source quotes and maintain supplier logs.
• Raise and manage purchase orders.

Skills

Experience in buying or administration

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong organizational skills

Professional telephone manner

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or similar

Job description

Britannia Road, Chesterfield S40 2TZ, UK

CRL are now recruiting for a Buying Administration Assistant!

Location: Chesterfield, S40 2TZ
Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Benefits: Award-winning projects, private pension plan with employer contribution matching of up to 7%, 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, additional 3 days paid leave per annum for community projects, private healthcare, Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance, ongoing training and development, professional memberships, cycle to work scheme, eye care vouchers, and evening class/hobby allowance.

Concrete Repairs Limited (CRL) is the UK’s leading specialist contractor for inspection, repair, and management of concrete structures, with over 65 years of experience and a reputation for award-winning projects.

We are recruiting a Buying Administration Assistant to support purchasing activities, ensuring smooth operation of the regional office and procurement processes.

The role involves assisting the Regional Buyer and management team in procuring materials, plant, PPE, and services, alongside providing administrative support to the office and business functions.

Responsibilities include:

1. Assisting with purchasing and hiring of materials, plant, PPE, and vehicles
2. Sourcing quotes and maintaining supplier logs
3. Raising and managing purchase orders
4. Entering delivery notes and managing invoices
5. Resolving invoice queries with suppliers
6. Maintaining the Contracts Asset Register and PPE Register
7. Researching environmentally and socially responsible products
8. Managing incoming calls and visitors
9. Handling mail and administrative tasks
10. Organizing transport and accommodation
11. Supporting with POs, delivery records, and vehicle hire
12. Contributing to maintenance schedules and asset management
13. Providing cover for team members

Requirements:

1. Experience in buying or administration, preferably in construction or civil engineering
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office
3. Ability to use procurement software and office equipment
4. Strong organizational and communication skills
5. Professional telephone manner
6. Attention to detail and deadline management
7. Collaborative and adaptable attitude
8. NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or similar, or relevant experience

If interested, please click ‘APPLY’ and send your updated CV for consideration.

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