Procurement Administrator and P/A

Our client is a long established and successful Engineering Contractor. This position is based in their Office near to Bexleyheath, but occasional trips into their City of London Office will be required so we are looking for someone conveniently located for both Bexleyheath and the City of London. This company employ several hundred people and operate in several specialist areas of construction and the built environment. The team is particularly friendly and positive, we have known this company many years and opportunities for career development are excellent. This is a very varied and interesting role and the successful person needs to be very organised and think on their feet. The position involves a fairly even split between working in the procurement team, and more general administration P/A responsibilities to support the Operations Director. The position would suit a P/A or all rounder with good Purchasing / buying experience with an engineering company. The position involves; * Taking part in regular meetings with suppliers to ensure service level and discounts are correct and building relationships. * Negotiation of discounts with suppliers & preparing these for Director sign off. * Carrying out regular price comparisons between suppliers for the online portal as well as orders for site. * Management of supplier rebates. * Monitoring and updating the online purchase portal. * Train staff on the use of our online purchase portal.. * Management of company H&S & accredited audits i.e. CHAS etc. * Checking and signing off invoices & ensure they match up with the online portal. * Liaison with Accounts & QS teams on order’s & invoices. * Order supplies for the office. * Management of Directors diary. * Make & manage meetings for director and general office meetings. * Make client entertaining bookings. * Help to arrange regular company events i.e. the Xmas party, summer event, client corporate events etc.. * Generally help to deal with office issues i.e. IT, the FM team, etc.. This is a fun, varied and interesting Purchasing and P/A role that would suit someone who can think on their feet and who likes variety. You will be working with a particularly friendly director and professional team. This company are good at developing their staff and giving them the opportunity to succeed in their career. Excellent opportunity for a P/A or Office Administrator with good Procurement / buying experience who enjoys working somewhere with a buzz to it