Procurement Assistant

Overview

Assist with purchase requisitions, supplier quotations, PO processing, data entry and stock counts.

Key Responsibilities

• quotations
• purchase orders
• supplier accounts
• delivery tracking
• stock counts
• database updates

Tasks

-To obtain quotations from suppliers when required -Assume other responsibilities as required and work with colleagues to further the best possible performance of the Company -To ensure satisfactory delivery of all materials as predetermined by approved purchase requests and/or bill of materials -To assist in stock counts when required -Day to day purchase order maintenance, including processing of order acknowledgements, expediting and maintaining accurate delivery dates -Working with the Business Assurance and Accounts functions, maintain existing supplier account records and set up new accounts as and when required -Lead excellent working practices, including: -To assist process purchase order acknowledgements and resolve queries with the appropriate stakeholders where required -To maintain / update internal databases (and associated records) with supplier details and costs

Requirements

• cips
• sage 200
• order entry
• change management
• program management
• data entry

What You Bring

-CIPS certification -Experience of an order entry system -The capability to excel in idea generation, evaluation, partner engagement, cross-functional technical program management and building / developing an exceptional technical team -Sage 200 experience. -Accurate data entry skills -Positive and enthusiastic attitude to technical challenges, and flexibility to cope effectively with changes to specifications or priorities -2 years’ experience within a purchasing environment -Knowledge of Change Management / Organisational Excellence. -Strong time management skills and motivation – ability to work using own initiative, to deadlines and constraints -This role requires compliance of the IT Policies in relation to the following: -Excellent IT skills – including but not limited to, Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Databases -Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats to internal and external environments -At least 2 years experience within a similar role

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Benefits

-Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role -Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme -Cycle to Work schemes -Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it -Comprehensive pension plan -Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays -A wide range of corporate discounts

About Galliford Try

-a national construction powerhouse with a history tracing back to two century‑old local builders. -now focusing on Building, Infrastructure (including Highways and Environment), and Specialist Services, delivering projects such as schools, hospitals, water barriers, and road networks. -expanded through strategic acquisitions—Morrison Construction in 2006, Miller Construction in 2014, and water and specialist services firms since 2021—to broaden its technical capabilities. -delivers projects in sectors like education, health, defence, justice facilities, major highways, water treatment infrastructure, fire‑safety upgrades, and digital infrastructure. -retains dual brands—Galliford Try in England & Wales and Morrison Construction in Scotland—to maintain regional strength. -has shown strong growth, recovering from COVID, reinstating dividends in 2021, and aiming to exceed £2.2 billion in revenue and achieve a 4% operating margin by 2030.

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