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Trainee Purchasing Assistant

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Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Bristol, City of Bristol BS1 6WS, England

Salary

NLW

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • The position is for a Trainee Purchasing Assistant in the Technical Department of a leading ship supply company based in Avonmouth.
  • Candidates should have no prior experience as this role offers in-house training for those starting their career in procurement.
  • Key responsibilities include processing customer quotes and orders, liaising with suppliers, and maintaining relationships with clients and suppliers.
  • The salary for this position meets the National Living Wage, and the working hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Benefits include a company pension scheme, free on-site parking, and a Cycle to Work scheme.

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.

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