Team Assistant – Direct Services (Supply Chain)
Southern Housing
Job Description
Who You Are
You are an organized, detailed-oriented individual with excellent communication skills who can liaise effectively with both suppliers and internal teams. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and have good problem-solving skills with a focus on maintaining and updating supplier records and dealing with order or price discrepancies.
What The Job Involves
You will be responsible for placing orders directly with suppliers and liaising with internal teams relating to subcontracted works. Additionally, you will handle and resolve any order or price discrepancies and maintain supplier records. You'd also be responsible for tracking and amending orders, contacting suppliers to resolve issues, reviewing overdue orders, and performing any associated purchasing administrative tasks. You will provide support on cost saving initiatives when applicable.
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to liaise with different parties
- Problem-solving skills
- Detailed-oriented
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
- Knowledge in order tracking and amendment
- Understanding of purchasing administrative tasks
- Experience in cost saving initiatives