Procurement Assistant

We are looking for a Procurement Assistant to work from our head office in Worcester for 6 month on a fixed term contract You will be responsible for:

• 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
• 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
• Support Head of Procurement with completion of Sub-Contract award processes
• To provide a complete administration function as required
• Produce reports as required
  
  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
  
  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., 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., 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.

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 opportunities-comprehensive skills-based 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.