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Contract Administrator / Buyer Our client, an established and respected building services company based in Norfolk, is looking for an organised, capable Contract Administrator/Buyer to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on detail, enjoys juggling multiple priorities and wants to play a key role in keeping projects running smoothly from the back office. The Role Working closely with the wider commercial and operations team, the successful candidate will take ownership of contract administration and procurement across a varied portfolio of projects. It's a role with genuine variety, no two days the same, covering everything from raising orders and negotiating with suppliers to keeping contract paperwork accurate and up to date. The Role Will Involve Raising purchase orders and managing procurement across live projects Sourcing materials and negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers and subcontractors Maintaining accurate contract and order records Liaising with site teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of materials Supporting the wider team with general contract administration duties Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships to secure the best value for the business What Our Client Is Looking For Strong organisational skills and real attention to detail Confidence negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors Previous experience in a contract administration, buying, or procurement role (construction or building services background advantageous but not essential) A proactive, can-do attitude and the ability to manage competing priorities Good communication skills, comfortable liaising across site and office teams IT literate, with solid working knowledge of Excel and general office systems Why Apply This is a stable, varied role within a well-regarded business, offering the chance to get involved across a broad range of projects and build strong relationships across the industry. Our client values people who take ownership and get things right first time and offers genuine scope to develop within the role. Sound Like the Right Fit? Candidates with the organisation, drive, and attention to detail this role demands are encouraged to get in touch. Apply now send your CV to Jade Wiley at Select Recruitment today.

Looking to build a career in construction procurement? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established specialist roofing and cladding contractor delivering technically demanding packages across a range of live construction projects. You will become part of a busy, supportive buying team, helping to keep projects moving by ensuring materials, plant and equipment are ordered accurately and delivered to site on time. This role would suit an organised and commercially minded administrator who wants to develop into a construction Buyer. The Role You will support the buying team with: Raising and processing purchase orders Tracking deliveries and updating project teams Confirming prices, lead times and availability with suppliers Maintaining accurate procurement and supplier records Assisting with quotation comparisons Resolving routine delivery and invoice queries Arranging returns for damaged or incorrect materials Updating internal spreadsheets and purchasing systems Liaising with suppliers, site teams and Project Managers About You You will be organised, accurate and confident communicating by phone and email. Previous experience in administration, purchasing, stock control or customer service would be beneficial. Construction experience is not essential, provided you are keen to learn and develop. You should have: Strong attention to detail Good Microsoft Excel, Word and email skills A proactive and organised approach Confidence dealing with suppliers and internal teams The ability to manage several tasks at once An interest in construction, buying or supply-chain management Any previous experience in the construction sector would be beneficial Company Benefits Include: 5.6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays Your birthday off every year Additional time off between Christmas and New Year Company pension scheme Early finish on Fridays Training and development opportunities Career progression opportunities Sage employee discounts and benefits Regular team socials, nights out and events throughout the year Company golf days Regular charity fundraisers and clothing donations

Project Manager - Leighton Buzzard We're excited to be working exclusively with a growing and successful organisation in Leighton Buzzard to recruit a Project Manager for a newly created role within the business. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established business that has ambitious plans to grow, this role offers the chance to become a key part of the company's future success and develop your own career alongside the business. The Project Coordinator will act as the central hub for all project activity, ensuring projects are planned, tracked and communicated from initial order through to final installation. You will work closely with multiple departments, managing project timelines, coordinating resources and ensuring all stakeholders remain informed throughout the project lifecycle. You will be proactive, highly organised and confident managing communications between both internal teams and external customers. Please note this position is fully office-based. Salary: 35,000 - 40,000. Duties Include: Initiate all new projects upon order confirmation, establishing clear timelines for production, purchasing and installation. Create and maintain detailed project plans across a range of projects and customer orders. Coordinate with production, purchasing and installation teams to ensure all activities are aligned to project requirements. Maintain an accurate and up-to-date project schedule visible to relevant stakeholders. Track project progress against agreed milestones and delivery commitments. Identify potential delays or issues at the earliest opportunity and coordinate corrective actions. Escalate critical issues where necessary and support departments in maintaining project timelines. Maintain project records, documentation and reporting to ensure complete visibility across all active projects. Act as the primary internal point of contact for project-related information and updates. Build strong working relationships with external customers, project managers and suppliers, managing expectations and communications professionally. Produce regular project updates and reports for internal and external stakeholders. Support the sales team with project quotations and ensure proposed timescales are realistic and achievable. Candidate Requirements: Previous experience within a Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, Operations Coordinator, Purchasing, Buying or similar role. Experience within a manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous. Candidates from construction, engineering or service-based project environments will also be considered, provided they have experience coordinating projects and managing communication between multiple internal and external stakeholders. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at varying stages simultaneously. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to liaise with colleagues, customers and suppliers at all levels. A proactive approach with the ability to identify potential issues early and drive resolutions. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook and Word. Experience working with CRM, ERP or project tracking systems would be advantageous. This role could be particularly suited to someone currently working within purchasing, buying, operations support or project administration who is looking to take the next step in their career and move into a broader project-focused position. Looking for the next step in your career? Think Specialist Recruitment is an independent support staff recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead, working across Herts, Beds and Bucks. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment across administration, customer service, HR, finance, sales support, marketing and IT support.

Project Coordinator - Leighton Buzzard We're excited to be working exclusively with a growing and successful organisation in Leighton Buzzard to recruit a Project Coordinator for a newly created role within the business. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established business that has ambitious plans to grow, this role offers the chance to become a key part of the company's future success and develop your own career alongside the business. The Project Coordinator will act as the central hub for all project activity, ensuring projects are planned, tracked and communicated from initial order through to final installation. You will work closely with multiple departments, managing project timelines, coordinating resources and ensuring all stakeholders remain informed throughout the project lifecycle. You will be proactive, highly organised and confident managing communications between both internal teams and external customers. Please note this position is fully office-based. Salary: 30,000 - 35,000. Duties Include: Initiate all new projects upon order confirmation, establishing clear timelines for production, purchasing and installation. Create and maintain detailed project plans across a range of projects and customer orders. Coordinate with production, purchasing and installation teams to ensure all activities are aligned to project requirements. Maintain an accurate and up-to-date project schedule visible to relevant stakeholders. Track project progress against agreed milestones and delivery commitments. Identify potential delays or issues at the earliest opportunity and coordinate corrective actions. Escalate critical issues where necessary and support departments in maintaining project timelines. Maintain project records, documentation and reporting to ensure complete visibility across all active projects. Act as the primary internal point of contact for project-related information and updates. Build strong working relationships with external customers, project managers and suppliers, managing expectations and communications professionally. Produce regular project updates and reports for internal and external stakeholders. Support the sales team with project quotations and ensure proposed timescales are realistic and achievable. Candidate Requirements: Previous experience within a Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, Operations Coordinator, Purchasing, Buying or similar role. Experience within a manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous. Candidates from construction, engineering or service-based project environments will also be considered, provided they have experience coordinating projects and managing communication between multiple internal and external stakeholders. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at varying stages simultaneously. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to liaise with colleagues, customers and suppliers at all levels. A proactive approach with the ability to identify potential issues early and drive resolutions. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook and Word. Experience working with CRM, ERP or project tracking systems would be advantageous. This role could be particularly suited to someone currently working within purchasing, buying, operations support or project administration who is looking to take the next step in their career and move into a broader project-focused position. Looking for the next step in your career? Think Specialist Recruitment is an independent support staff recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead, working across Herts, Beds and Bucks. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment across administration, customer service, HR, finance, sales support, marketing and IT support.

Purchasing Administrator Chase Taylor are working on behalf of a well-established manufacturing company within the window and door industry, who are looking to recruit an experienced Purchasing Administrator to join their team. Fenestration experience is REQUIRED for this role. Due to the technical nature of the position, candidates must have previous experience working within the window and door industry in a purchasing or administration role. Previous window designer experience is also required. If you do not have previous experience within the fenestration industry, your application will be rejected due to the specialist nature of the role. The Role Working within a busy manufacturing environment, you will support the purchasing function and ensure the correct materials and components are available to meet production requirements. The role will involve purchasing a range of products used in the manufacture of windows and doors, including hardware, profiles and associated fenestration components. You will liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure orders are placed accurately and delivered on time. Key Responsibilities Purchasing hardware, profiles and other window and door components. Raising purchase orders, obtaining prices and checking supplier quotations. Liaising with suppliers and monitoring orders, deliveries and stock requirements. Working closely with production and internal departments to ensure materials are available when required. Maintaining accurate purchasing records and resolving any order or delivery discrepancies. Using knowledge of window and door systems, products and designs to ensure the correct components are purchased. Essential Experience Previous experience within the window, door or fenestration industry. Previous experience in a purchasing, buying or purchasing administration role within the sector. Previous window designer experience is essential. Knowledge of window and door hardware, profiles and associated components. Good understanding of fenestration terminology, products and manufacturing requirements. Strong administration, organisation and communication skills. Good IT skills and the ability to work accurately with purchasing systems. Important Fenestration experience is essential for this position. Candidates must have relevant previous experience within the window and door industry, together with window design experience. Due to the specialist nature of the role, applications without this experience will not be considered. If you have the required fenestration, purchasing and window design experience, apply today through Chase Taylor.