Assistant Buyer & Subcontract Coordinator

A Leading Facilities Management Contractor is looking for an Assistant Buyer & Subcontract Coordinator to support a number of national FM contracts. The main objective in this role is to support the team with operational procurement and supply chain administration activities. Key duties will include: * Operational buying of direct materials and services, mainly involving placing orders and sending RFI documents. * Liaise with subcontractors to manage compliance, ensuring they have the correct up to date insurances and certificates. * Manage, issue and monitor all document control requirements across the supply chain and liaise with relevant parties for approval. * Monitor 360 degree KPI reporting with the supply chain, and provide updated reports to the procurement team. * Manage various other procurement administration activities. Why Apply This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top 10 national FM contractor who have a track record of providing incredible career path development opportunities. You will be joining a UK procurement function with over 100 procurement professionals, that offers strong training and career development opportunities. This entry level position offers a great grounding into procurement with a good variety of duties covering operational buying through to supply chain management and compliance. Further Details You will be managing a varied workload of operational buying and subcontract administration. You will be expected to have challenging conversations with the supply chain to ensure they adhere to various governance and compliance standards. Candidate Requirements You will have 2 years+ operational buying experience from any large complex construction, engineering or manufacturing company. You will be either currently working as an Assistant Buyer, Supply Chain Coordinator or Procurement Administrator who is looking for progression. You will have good experience managing document control with the supply chain as well as organisational skills and a proactive mindset to be able to manage a varied workload. Benefits * Car or Car Allowance * Pension * Healthcare