Assistant Buyer

Anderselite; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in the UK is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Buyer to support procurement operations. The successful candidate will manage purchase orders, process invoices, and handle queries in the housebuilding sector. Prior experience in a similar role is essential. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with a dynamic commercial team and maintain procurement efficiency.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar purchasing environment is essential.
• Confidence in handling buying queries.
• Ability to work with commercial teams on payment processing.

Responsibilities

• Raising ad hoc purchase orders.
• Processing and coding invoices.
• Managing day-to-day buying queries related to housebuilding.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Experience in housebuilding

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Buyer to join our team. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of procurement processes, supporting both daily administrative tasks and strategic procurement activities. The successful candidate will work closely with the buying and commercial team, suppliers, and site teams to maintain efficiency, compliance, and accuracy across all procurement functions.

Balfour Beatty Site: Balfour Beatty homes Kettering

Location: Balfour Beatty Homes Kitteon House Kettering Parkway, Kettering NN15 6XW

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate should have experience in the housebuilding sector and be confident in handling the following responsibilities:

• Raising ad hoc purchase orders
• Processing and coding invoices
• Managing day-to-day buying queries related to housebuilding
• Supporting the commercial team with order raising, payment processing, and invoice queries
• Prior experience in a similar environment is essential

Daily Tasks

• Process invoices
• Process one-off (adhoc) orders
• Work with the commercial team to process payments
• Filing of orders / quotes / requests

Weekly Tasks

• Order consumables
• Manage and update plant hire reports
• Arrange for approval and sign off of orders
• Review balance of orders

Monthly Tasks

• Report on CVR comments
• Prepare the insolvency watchlist
• Maintain 3rd party due diligence checks on suppliers

As Required / Ongoing

• Conduct root cause analysis when needed
• Follow up on third-party delays
• Perform simple quantity takeoffs
• Review technical drawings
• Communicate with site teams to resolve issues
• Issue order complete notices once balance has been exhausted to the suppliers
• Prelim extensions mobilise/ de-mobilize

Please call Harry Sharrard at Anderselite for information on (phone number removed), or via LinkedIn.