Procurement Assistant

Trinity Resource Solutions; Marlow; Presencial; GBP 24.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Creative design-led team

Full procurement exposure

Close collaboration with design teams

Hands-on environment

Descripción de la vacante

Trinity Resource Solutions is seeking a proactive Procurement Assistant in Marlow to support sourcing, purchasing and delivery of furniture, lighting, fabrics and materials for high-end residential projects. You will work with designers, suppliers and project teams to keep orders accurate, on time and within budget.

The role offers hands-on experience across the full procurement process within a design-led environment, with scope to develop organised, detail-focused procurement skills.

Formación

• 1–2 years experience in procurement or related field.
• Experience in design interiors or construction is a plus.
• Strong admin and organisation skills.
• Excellent communication with suppliers and internal teams.
• Good spreadsheet and tracker maintenance.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsabilidades

• Source suppliers and showrooms for furniture and materials.
• Request quotations and compare pricing and lead times.
• Support designers with product schedules and FF&E lists.
• Raise purchase orders and track delivery progress.
• Maintain project trackers and chase updates.
• Reconcile quotations, POs, invoices; monitor costs.
• Coordinate deliveries, site access and installation schedules.
• Handle delivery discrepancies, damages and returns.
• Keep supplier records and price lists organized.

Conocimientos

Procurement

Purchasing

Supply chain

Project administration

Communication

Attention to detail

Spreadsheets

Multitasking

Descripción del empleo

Procurement Assistant

Are you organised, commercially minded and passionate about interiors, design or sourcing? This is an exciting opportunity to join a creative, growing business delivering high-end residential design and build projects.

We re looking for a proactive Procurement Assistant to support the sourcing, purchasing and delivery of furniture, lighting, fabrics, materials and bespoke items across a variety of projects. Working closely with designers, architects, suppliers and project teams, you ll help ensure everything is ordered accurately, delivered on time and kept within budget.

This is a varied, hands-on role offering the opportunity to develop your procurement experience within a design-led environment.

The Role

• Research and source suppliers, manufacturers, makers and showrooms for furniture, lighting, fabrics, flooring, stone, joinery and building materials.
• Request and compare quotations, checking pricing, lead times and minimum order requirements against project budgets.
• Support designers with product schedules, FF&E lists and material specifications, ensuring codes, dimensions, finishes and quantities are accurate.
• Raise purchase orders, confirm orders with suppliers and track progress through to delivery.
• Maintain project order trackers, proactively chasing updates and escalating delays or potential issues.
• Reconcile quotations, purchase orders, delivery notes and supplier invoices, supporting accurate financial administration.
• Monitor deposits, stage payments, credit notes and project costs, flagging any discrepancies or potential overspend.
• Coordinate deliveries, site access, storage and installation schedules with suppliers, contractors and project teams.
• Manage delivery discrepancies, damages, returns and replacements, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently.
• Maintain organised supplier records, trade accounts, price lists and material sample libraries.

About You

We re looking for someone who is organised, detail-focused and enjoys keeping multiple tasks and deadlines on track.

You ll ideally have:

• 1 2 years experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain or project administration, ideally within a design, interiors or construction environment.
• Strong administration skills and excellent attention to detail, particularly when handling pricing, quantities, product codes and specifications.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Good spreadsheet skills and experience maintaining trackers, records or project boards.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, monitor deadlines and proactively flag potential problems.
• Basic commercial awareness, including quotations, lead times, deposits, payment terms and delivery arrangements.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a genuine interest in improving processes and working efficiently.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to work within a creative, design-led business delivering distinctive residential projects.
• A varied role with exposure to the full procurement process, from initial sourcing through to final delivery and installation.
• Close collaboration with experienced design and project teams.
• The opportunity to develop your procurement and commercial skills in a supportive, hands-on environment.

Interested?

If you re organised, proactive and ready to take the next step in your procurement career, we d love to hear from you.