Team Assistant – Direct Services

Belmont Recruitment; Grove Green; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Housing seeks a proactive Team Assistant – Direct Services for a 3-6 month temporary contract, with potential extension or permanent placement for the right candidate. The role is based in Maidstone, Kent (ME14 5LH) and involves managing supplier orders and coordinating with internal teams.

The successful candidate will handle order discrepancies, maintain supplier records, and support cost-saving initiatives, with a negotiable rate based on experience.

Qualifications

• Places orders directly with suppliers.
• Liaises with internal teams regarding subcontracted works.
• Handles and resolves order or price discrepancies.
• Liaises with subcontractors for updates on works completion.
• Maintains and updates supplier records.

Responsibilities

• Track and amend orders as needed.
• Contact suppliers to resolve shortages, missed or late appointments.
• Review overdue orders and notify of delays.
• Assist with purchasing administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Order placement

Supplier liaison

Record maintenance

Cost saving

Administrative tasks

Job description

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Southern Housing who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Team Assistant – Direct Services this role will be based at: ME14 5LH, The Oasts, Newnham Court Village, Bearsted Road, Maidstone, Kent

The right candidate will:

• 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.