Procurement Apprenticeship. Job in City of London Education & Training Jobs

Procurement Apprenticeship - Job in City of London Education & Training Jobs

Trainee Procurement Co-ordinator
Full time, permanent
8.30am-5.30pm
Start ASAP

Minimum requirements:
GCSE X4, A LEVELS also preferred

Interview Process:
2 stage interview
1 day college/online course

This is a construction industry role within the commercial team. They will support your Level 3 Procurement Apprenticeship (CIPS), with the opportunity to progress to Level 4 and 6.

The Trainee POC role will closely follow the guidance of senior colleagues and the Commercial Director. The full job description below is a guide to what is required. Once the trainee qualifies to CIPS level 3, more of the duties below will be assigned along with the skill set competency levels reassigned to match the job requirements. Level 4-6 will then be mapped out for the training period.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage the buying gains document issued by the QS and report costs to the QS for materials and resources.
2. Sourcing, negotiating purchasing materials, plant, and specialist services within budget.
3. Assist in improving margins with new suppliers.
4. Assist with change throughout the project duration with suppliers, participating in reviews with the PMs and DMs.
5. Manage and update the delivery of materials.
6. Assist with VE exercises with the PM, QS, and OPMs to reduce costs while remaining spec compliant.
7. Review the buying gains sheet with the QS and understand the procurement requirements for the project, working within the budgets set for each element.
8. Regularly review project costs against the project buying sheet and resolve any problematic invoices with suppliers to ensure accounts can process payments within agreed time scales.

Please apply to be considered.

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