Assistant Buyer

CSS People; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Supportive environment

Procurement exposure

Job summary

CSS Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Buyer for an established civil engineering contractor in Bury St Edmunds. You will support procurement across materials, plant, equipment and services, working with project teams, suppliers and subcontractors to secure competitive pricing and timely delivery.

The role suits an organised, commercially minded individual with strong communication skills, capable of handling multiple procurement tasks in a busy team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchasing, buying or procurement role would be advantageous.
• Experience within construction or civil engineering would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and general computer systems.
• Able to work effectively within a busy team environment.
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the procurement of construction materials, plant and services.
• Raising and processing purchase orders.
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to confirm pricing, availability and delivery schedules.
• Monitoring orders and ensuring materials are delivered to site when required.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with suppliers.
• Supporting the wider buying and commercial teams with day-to-day procurement activities.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing records and documentation.
• Identifying opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency and value for money.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CSS Recruitment are currently seeking an Assistant Buyer on behalf of an established civil engineering contractor based in Bury St Edmunds.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and commercially minded individual to join a busy procurement team, supporting the purchasing of materials, plant, equipment and services across a range of civil engineering and construction projects.

The successful candidate will work closely with project teams, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure materials and services are sourced efficiently, competitively and delivered in line with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the procurement of construction materials, plant and services

• Obtaining and comparing supplier quotations to ensure competitive pricing

• Raising and processing purchase orders

• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to confirm pricing, availability and delivery schedules

• Monitoring orders and ensuring materials are delivered to site when required

• Building and maintaining effective relationships with suppliers

• Supporting the wider buying and commercial teams with day-to-day procurement activities

• Maintaining accurate purchasing records and documentation

• Identifying opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency and value for money

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a purchasing, buying or procurement role would be advantageous

• Experience within construction or civil engineering would be beneficial but is not essential

• Good communication and negotiation skills

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

• Confident using Microsoft Office and general computer systems

• Able to work effectively within a busy team environment

• A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £28,000 - £30,000 per annum

• Permanent position with an established civil engineering contractor

• Opportunity to develop procurement experience within the construction industry

• Supportive working environment

• Long-term career development opportunities