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- Identifying and implementing cost savings
- Avoiding project delays through efficient order management
- Building and maintaining effective supplier relationships
- Strong negotiation and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with tools like Fulcrum, Office 365 or Bolster
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated, proactive, and a team player
- CIPS qualification (minimum Level 2 preferred, or actively pursuing)
- Minimum six months of experience in a similar role
- Prior experience in Administration/Operations, preferably within Construction
- Raise and approve purchase orders through the Sage Accounts Portal
- Enter Goods Received Notes (GRNs) into the system and ensure accurate filing in Monday/SharePoint
- Follow up on material shortages or incorrect deliveries, liaising with suppliers and site contacts
- Negotiate optimal discounts, rebates, and fixed-price/term agreements to maximise company profits
- Expand the supplier network to improve national coverage and reduce reliance on a limited pool of suppliers
- Conduct regular audits of suppliers, evaluating pricing, delivery, and overall service
- Minimise internal stock levels and leverage suppliers' facilities for just-in-time deliver
- Monitor market trends for new materials/products beneficial to the business
- Process site requisitions and report deficiencies to Operations Team lead
- Prepare and deconstruct PMS folders for site operatives
- Arrange hotel and travel bookings for operatives, ensuring compliance with budget constraints
- Generate daily and weekly procurement reports, resolving discrepancies proactively
- Support the wider Finance Team to ensure budgetary adherence and timely delivery of goods/services
