Assistant Buyer

Anderselite Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Buyer to oversee procurement processes. This role involves managing purchase orders, processing invoices, and supporting the commercial team in a housebuilding environment. The ideal candidate will bring prior experience and a proactive approach to their work. Located in Kettering, this position offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Experience in the housebuilding sector is essential.
• Prior experience in a similar environment is essential.

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 and payment processing.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Procurement processes

Ability to hit the ground running

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.

Location

Balfour Beatty Site: Balfour Beatty homes Kettering

Location: Balfour Beatty Homes Kitteon House Kettering Parkway

Kettering NN15 6XW

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.

Qualifications

• Experience in the housebuilding sector
• Detail-oriented and proactive
• Ability to hit the ground running
• Experience with procurement processes including PO creation, invoice processing, and supplier communications

Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Ongoing Tasks

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 mobilize/ de-mobilize

Contact

Please call Harry Sharrard at Anderselite for information on 01212005520, or via LinkedIn.