Assistant Buyer

Lovell; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of affordable homes in Exeter is seeking an experienced Assistant Buyer to support the procurement team. Responsibilities include order placement, quotation analysis, and supplier negotiations. Ideal candidates will possess strong negotiation skills, knowledge of the construction industry, and relevant legislation. Join a company committed to innovation and excellence in housing development with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus entitlement based on performance KPIs

Holidays - 26 days

Life Assurance

Pension

Single cover Private medical insurance

Ability to purchase additional holiday

Access to discount portal

Cycle to Work scheme

Digital GP

Employee assistance programme

Sharesave scheme

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills along with knowledge of conditions of contract.
• Experience in procurement and knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Ability to liaise and negotiate with suppliers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the procurement team with planned order placement and checking quantities.
• Analyse quotations and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of construction industry

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

Permanent - 37.5 Hours per week

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Buyer to join our team within Lovell's South West regional office at Exeter.

You’ll be responsible for supporting the procurement team with day to day planned order placement, checking quantities and analysing quotations, whilst ensuring compliance with company procurement policies.

With excellent communication skills you will liaise / negotiate with suppliers to achieve best value, delivery, performance, and payment terms as well as developing relationships with internal teams and the external supply chain.

We are looking for a procurement professional with knowledge of the construction industry and the relevant legislation. You’ll need to have strong negotiation skills, along with knowledge of conditions of contract and of health and safety.

Benefits

• Discretionary Bonus entitlement based on performance KPIs
• Holidays - 26 days
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Single cover Private medical insurance
• Ability to purchase additional holiday
• Access to discount portal
• Cycle to Work scheme and the Lovell Way to EV
• Digital GP
• Employee assistance programme
• Sharesave scheme

As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK's leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing developments and regeneration projects.

We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills and personalities of our people. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourage and value diversity and inclusion within our teams.

The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo whilst working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all.