Trainee Purchasing Assistant

Hiring People; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in ship supply is hiring a Trainee Purchasing Assistant for their procurement team in Avonmouth. The successful candidate will receive in-house training and will handle customer orders, supplier negotiations, and logistics arrangements. This role is ideal for someone eager to start a career in procurement, with excellent communication and organisation skills required.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to cope with pressure and adapt.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork.
• Good organisation skills and IT literate.

Responsibilities

• Processing customer quotes and orders.
• Liaising with suppliers and logistics.
• Issuing delivery notes and invoices.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Pressure Management

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

TRAINEE PURCHASING ASSISTANT (TECHNICAL DEPT)

Are you someone looking to start their career in the procurement industry as a Buyer with a market leading ship supply company, where you will be given in-house/on the job training?

On offer is an excellent opportunity where you will play a key role in the companies dedicated procurement team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join an Avonmouth company who supply various consumables and spare parts to ships around the UK and overseas.

About the Role:

• Processing of customer’s quotes and orders
• Daily ordering with suppliers
• Close liaison with warehouse and logistics dept. to ensure orders are completed and delivered in a timely manner
• Issuing of delivery notes and invoices for deliveries
• Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers
• Maintaining and building supplier and client relationships

The Person:

• Ability to cope with pressure and adapt to situations
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good organisation skills
• Outlook, excel and word literate

Benefits:

• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to Work scheme

Hours:Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Salary:meets NLW

About our Client

Our client is the UK’s largest supplier to the worldwide shipping industry, with the capability of supplying goods and services to cruise, offshore, military and merchant vessels worldwide through their global proven network.

How to Apply

Please apply here and our client will be in direct contact.