Purchasing Assistant

We are continuing to experience an exciting period of company growth, so it’s a great time to join our friendly Survey team as a Procurement and Asset Administrator. In this fast-passed role you will be working in a small team in Milton Keynes, directly reporting to the purchasing manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for processing all requisitions from approved suppliers for all goods and services on the basis of price, quality, delivery times, warranty and service/maintenance support.
• Dealing with any customer queries on deliveries
• Reconciling delivery notes against purchase orders
• Assisting with managing product and asset data along with stock control
• Day to day office administration duties.
• Upload and maintain accurate product listings on the website, including descriptions, images, and specifications
• Update website pricing and stock levels to ensure all online information is current and reliable
• Identify and correct errors directly within website product listings
• Liaise with internal teams to gather and verify product and inventory information for the website

This would be a fantastic opportunity for individuals who would like to see and feel the impact of their work in a hands-on, highly operational, service-focused business.

What can we offer you in return? You’ll be joining a highly successful company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider.  We provide an Industry leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great Company pension scheme.

If you join the team we’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We’ll talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you’d like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations. 

To succeed in this role you will bring the following skill-set and behaviours:

• Previous experience in the hire or construction industry would be advantageous but not essential
• Exceptional communication skills including negotiating and influencing. You’ll have the ability to engage and build relationships with both internal and external customers
• Comfortable using your own judgment and initiative to make decisions in line with our company policies and pricing structures
• An effective team member with a highly supportive, collaborative approach
• A flexible and adaptable approach, you’ll enjoy a varied work day in a fast-paced operational environment where you’ll manage multiple tasks, deadlines and targets whilst maintaining high standards of accuracy

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is. 

Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset.  We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you.  We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect.

Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.