What you'll get:

• A varied role with plenty to get involved in, supporting purchasing across a broad range of materials, equipment, services and requirements.
• The opportunity to build your purchasing experience, gaining exposure to suppliers, commercial decisions and the wider procurement process.
• A close-knit and supportive team, where you’ll work alongside experienced colleagues while having the space to develop your own confidence and knowledge.
• Real ownership of your workload, with the opportunity to take something from an initial request through to successful delivery.
• Hybrid working once you’re settled in, with five days in the Billericay office initially to help you get familiar with the team, systems and processes, moving to around three days in the office thereafter.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, supply chain, logistics, coordination or another busy environment would be useful, but we’re open to different backgrounds.
• Someone who is organised and comfortable managing a busy workload, including keeping on top of regular tasks while responding to new requests as they come in.
• Confident communication skills, particularly someone who is happy speaking directly with suppliers and internal teams over the phone when something needs resolving.
• A proactive and self-sufficient approach, with the ability to learn how things work and then take ownership of your workload.
• Good commercial awareness, with an ability to compare prices, consider value and make sensible purchasing decisions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when dealing with purchase orders, deliveries, invoices and supplier information.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach, with the common sense to investigate an issue, ask the right questions and work out what needs to happen next.
• Comfortable learning new systems and technology. Experience with Microsoft Office or ERP/purchasing systems would be useful, but Dynamics experience isn't essential as training will be provided.

If you enjoy being part of a busy team, like keeping things moving and want the opportunity to develop your purchasing experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary – aligned with your skills and experience
• Pension scheme – helping you plan for the future
• Recognition schemes – celebrating and rewarding great work
• Private GP service – fast, convenient access to medical support
• Life insurance – providing added peace of mind
• Subsidised gym membership – supporting your health and wellbeing
• Holiday buy scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

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Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.

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