Procurement Assistant – IQ Glass
The Role (Summary)
Supporting the Procurement team with ordering, planning, supplier management, CRM updates and logistics within a fast-paced project environment. Full training provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with general procurement administration as required.
- Send procurement enquiries including all internal services.
- Create glass schedules, material take-offs from design drawings.
- Negotiate pricing to secure best commercial value.
- Log order and delivery confirmations on CRM/intranet.
- Chase suppliers for quotes and lead-time updates.
- Update procurement planner and weekly schedule.
- Maintain procurement records and internal databases.
- Support Project Managers with procurement queries.
- Attend weekly Procurement/PM meetings.
- Check equipment orders and ensure off-hire status is correct.
- Manage the shared procurement inbox and allocate tasks.
- Resolve supplier defects and chase credit notes.
Required Experience / Attributes
· CIPS Level 2 onwards desirable
- Degree-level education or equivalent.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- High IT proficiency (Microsoft 365 & CRM systems).
- Commercial awareness and strong numerical ability.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage a varied workload.
- Detail-oriented and able to learn technical product details.
- Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Proactive, adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
Personal Attributes
- Effective planner and clear communicator.
- Driven, ambitious and keen to progress.
- Fast-working, vigilant and proactive.
- Positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills.
- Team player with initiative and problem-solving approach.
- Flexible to meet demands of a busy environment.
Benefits
- Company Statutory pension
- Optional private healthcare after 2 years.
- Employee owned business – performance bonus if the company is performing after the quarterly period, which is awarded yearly.
- Procurement bonus – department has exceed its targets, this is awarded yearly
- Starting 21 days rising to 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Generally 2-week Christmas closure.
- Ideal candidate to live within 30mins travel of Amersham.
Job Types: Full-time, Graduate
Pay: £27,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
Application question(s):
- Live within 30 minutes of Amersham (no relocating)
- How many years buying experience do you have? Ideally 1+ to be considered
Location:
- Amersham on the Hill HP6 6JQ (preferred)
Work Location: In person
