Procurement Assistant - Worcester, United Kingdom - VolkerWessels

VolkerWessels

Verified Company

Worcester, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

VolkerLaser repairs, strengthens and waterproofs concrete and steel structures, offering a tailored package of specialist works to clients across the UK.

Our structural solutions include bridge deck waterproofing, expansion joints, concrete repair and cathodic protection works, steel repair and strengthening work, carbon fibre and temporary works, jacking and bearing replacement.

We also provide specialist lightweight decking and access solutions, as well as being specialists in long bridge and cable refurbishment.

We have a great opportunity for a Procurement Assistant to work from our offices in Worcester.

You will be responsible for the assistance and support the Procurement department with all aspects of what is required by the buyers.

Prepare and issue small material orders
As and when necessary, obtain material quotations in accordance with the Site Team's/Contract requirements
Provide support into invoice dispute resolution
Process orders using term deals
Setting up of new contracts and users
Making card payments over the phone for small transactional requirements
Reconcile Purchase cards with coding and upload VAT invoices
Support Procurement with the governance process to maintain templates and liaise with relevant approvers to explain to package approvals required and obtain signatures

About you:

Experience of working in the construction industry preferable but not essential.
Some procurement or buying experience preferred
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Experience of prioritising a varied workload.
Ability to work under pressure
Friendly and helpful attitude
Ability to ask for help

Why work with us?:

VolkerLaser is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerLaser are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

Competitive salary
Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
Private medical care
Pension
Life Assurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
Training and development opportunitiescomprehensive skillsbased training
Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
Employee Assistance programme
Mental health, physical health, and financial support
24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect:

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect.

So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

Additional information:

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.