The role of a Trainee Group Procurement Assistant would be a great option for someone looking to start their career in a highly rewarding industry. This role provides the chance to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you'll be supported to grow and develop.
In this role, that will ideally suit a school leaver, you’ll be involved in a wide range of exciting activities, from analysing supplier data and supporting compliance to helping review product categories and visiting supplier sites. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to key business decisions, and help manage relationships with suppliers across the UK.
If you’re organised, eager to learn, confident using IT, and ready to take on a range of responsibilities – all while working toward Dandara’s vision of excellence and sustainability – this could be the perfect start to your career.
What you will do
* Spend Analysis - At Dandara we have several reports at our disposal, you would be expected to be able to use these reports to identify current and future opportunities.
* Compliance - Identify issues with compliance and resolve by liaising with both internal and external stakeholders.
* Category Review - Once a new category is identified or an existing one is due to expire, you would be expected to carry out a full review which will include the following stages:
o Identify potential benefits to the group by reviewing this category.
o Review market for type of commodity and establish a list of potential suppliers and areas to be covered by the review.
o Consult with the business units prior to review and analyse feedback.
o Discuss with potential manufacturers/suppliers the opportunities available to them and understand further the category. Promote the benefits that they would gain by being part of Dandara’s group supply chain.
o Formulate an RFP (Request for price) document and issue to manufacturers/suppliers.
o Assess RFP return from various angles including commercial, technical, sales, customer care, health and safety and ESG.
o Negotiate further.
o Formulate a proposal to be submitted to internal stakeholders for approval.
o Once approved then issue sign off document to the board for approval.
o Produce and issue necessary documents to allow agreement to go live.
* Maintenance Of Key Control Documents - Keep up to date all control documents.
* Market Overview - Develop an understanding of the market conditions and be able to communicate this to internal stakeholders.
* Forums - Attend various forums and present to the team about various subjects.
* Specifications - Amend specification documents to align with group agreement changes.
* Regulatory And Legislation - Ensure that categories that you manage continue to comply with current and future regulations/legislation.
* Rebates - Assist in claiming and managing rebates.
* Supply Chain Relationships - Develop and grow relationships with our supply chain, using every opportunity to promote Dandara.
* Supplier Visits - From time to time, you will be required to visit manufacturer/supplier premises as and when required.
* Day To Day Management Of Supply Chain Issues.
* Resolve any issues internal stakeholders may have.
What you will have
* Qualified to a minimum of 5 GCSE’s above Grade “C” or Grade “5” with one in Maths and one in English.
* Good communicator.
* Good level of IT competency including Microsoft Office suite of applications.
* Demonstrable and effective organisational skills.
* Flexible attitude in relation to variety of responsibilities.
* A full driving licence is essential as travel to the sites across the region will be required (car allowance provided).
What we will offer you
Dandara was established in 1988 from the desire to provide innovative homes and commercial properties, which would offer real value for money without compromising on design, durability, or quality. Today Dandara is one of the UK’s largest independent property development companies, with over 10,000 happy customers and more than 100 industry awards for design and quality – and it’s all thanks to the vision and passion of our dedicated team. Our benefits include:
* £Up to £24,000
* £3,500 Car Allowance
* Discretionary Bonus up to 10%
* 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme - EAP
* Health Hero digital doctor - 24 hr virtual help and appointments
* Health Assured Wisdom App
* Competitive parental leave
* 3x salary life assurance (paid option to increase to x4)
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Employer matched pension scheme of up to 5%
* Flexible benefits including shopping vouchers, airport parking and reduced gym membership.
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