Direct Services Purchasing & Supplier Coordinator

Wax Recruitment Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Housing in Maidstone is seeking a Team Assistant – Direct Services (Supply Chain) to support purchasing and supplier coordination. You will place orders with suppliers, liaise with internal teams on subcontracted works, and maintain supplier records to ensure timely deliveries.

The role requires careful tracking of orders and proactive problem solving. You will resolve price discrepancies, chase shortages, review overdue orders, and support cost-saving initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Placing orders directly with suppliers
• Liaise with internal teams relating to subcontracted works
• Handle and resolve any order or price discrepancies
• Liaising with subcontractors to obtain updates on completion of works
• Maintain and update supplier records
• Tracking and amending orders
• Contact suppliers to resolve possible shortages, missed or late appointments and any other discrepancies
• Review overdue orders, notifying of any significant delays from suppliers
• Any associated purchasing administrative tasks as required
• Provide support on cost saving initiatives when applicable
• Review overdue orders, notifying of any significant delays from suppliers.Any associated purchasing administrative tasks as required.Provide support on cost saving initiatives when applicable.

Job description

Southern Housing in Maidstone is seeking a Team Assistant – Direct Services (Supply Chain) to support purchasing and supplier coordination. You will place orders with suppliers, liaise with internal teams on subcontracted works, and maintain supplier records to ensure timely deliveries.

The role requires careful tracking of orders and proactive problem solving. You will resolve price discrepancies, chase shortages, review overdue orders, and support cost-saving initiatives.