Commercial Administration Apprentice - Hackney Downs, United Kingdom - PURDY CONTRACTS LTD

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Purdy Contracts, part of Kinovo Plc, have an opportunity for a Commercial Administration Apprentice at their Hackney Office, E5.


You will be working closely with the Group Commercial Manager on the back-office support function, validation, reconciliation and commercial administration of Contracts to which you are assigned.

You will be working Monday to Friday, 08:00 till 17:00.


Successful applicants will be enrolled with a local training provider as appropriate, to undertake a L4 Diploma in Commercial Procurement and Supply or similar, this is usually completed by on-the-job training, completing exercises set by the College (in work time), and on-site assessments from a College Assessor.


Duties include:

  • To ensure costs are kept to a minimum, value recovery is maximised, and the company is not exposed to undue financial risk
  • Ensure Contracts are delivered within budget and in line with Company procedures and objectives all with assistance where necessary.
  • Develop and implement best practice, ensuring the Company complies with contractual legislation & requirements, using approved codes of practice and guidance in relation to commercial reporting
  • Work proactively with Managers to establish and maintain robust reporting systems
  • Produce and issue valuations in accordance with the contract documents, including cost valuation reconciliation.
  • Ensure adequate process is agreed with our Clients for timely submission and authorisation of valuations to ensure Invoices are submitted within the correct months.
  • Identify and properly value all variations to the contract in consultation with the Contract Managers
  • Undertake audits on individual job margins and maintain audited standards. Lead the drive for continual improvement of these standards throughout the company.

You will:

  • Have Grade C (4) or above in Maths and English at GCSE ideally as part of five GCSE A-C grades
  • Ability to work to deadlines and targets and prioritise tasks under pressure.
  • Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and ability to check own and others' work.
  • Relevant Trade background a distinct advantage for pricing knowledge.

Package:

  • Bonus Scheme
  • Annual pay review linked to our Appraisal cycle
  • 24 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Share Incentive Plan
  • Cycle to Work Green Bike Scheme
  • CPD and sponsorship through professional qualifications
We advertise all our vacancies internally before going to the external market.


Job Type:
Apprenticeship


Salary:
£20,000.00 per year


Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location:
One location


Reference ID:
CAAH-NY

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