Assistant Buyer

Building Careers UK; Oldham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

Building Careers UK is seeking an Assistant Buyer in Oldham to join the procurement team. The role focuses on sourcing construction materials, plant, and subcontract services, with a emphasis on value, supplier relations, and timely deliveries.

The successful candidate will bring strong communication, organisation, and numerical skills, with a proactive approach and willingness to learn in a busy construction environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Buying, Procurement, Purchasing, or Supply Chain role within construction would be advantageous.
• Alternatively, experience in construction, commercial, or administrative environments with a desire to progress into procurement will be considered.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Commercial awareness and a willingness to learn.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the procurement team with sourcing of construction materials, plant, and subcontract services.
• Obtaining and evaluating supplier quotations to achieve best value.
• Raising, processing, and tracking purchase orders.
• Coordinating material deliveries to maintain project programmes.
• Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Monitoring supplier performance, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Supporting cost control and procurement budget management.
• Reviewing drawings and specifications to assist with material procurement.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Assistant Buyer (ABuyMHOL) Oldham, England

About the Company

Our client is a well-established construction and refurbishment contractor delivering high-quality projects across the North West and beyond. Operating across the education, healthcare, commercial, industrial, residential, and public sectors, they have built an excellent reputation for quality, collaboration, and delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.

As a family-founded business with a strong people-first culture, they are committed to investing in talent, supporting career development, and creating positive outcomes for the communities they work in. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to recruit an ambitious Assistant Buyer to join their Procurement team based in Oldham.

The Role

As Assistant Buyer, you will be responsible for:

Supporting the procurement team with the sourcing of construction materials, plant, and subcontract services

Obtaining and evaluating supplier quotations to achieve best value

Assisting with supplier negotiations and procurement activities

Raising, processing, and tracking purchase orders

Coordinating material deliveries to ensure project programmes are maintained

Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers

Monitoring supplier performance, lead times, and delivery schedules

Supporting cost control and procurement budget management

Reviewing drawings and specifications to assist with material procurement

Working closely with Commercial, Project Management, and Site Teams to understand procurement requirements

Helping identify and mitigate supply chain risks

Maintaining accurate procurement records and ensuring compliance with company procedures

Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the procurement function

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Assistant Buyer will have:

Previous experience within a Buying, Procurement, Purchasing, or Supply Chain role within construction would be advantageous

Alternatively, experience within a construction, commercial, or administrative environment with a desire to progress into procurement will be considered

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail

Commercial awareness and a willingness to learn

Good numerical and analytical skills

Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks effectively

Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work as part of a team

Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel

Full UK Driving Licence would be advantageous but is not essential

What's on Offer

Competitive basic salary of £35,000 – £55,000

Attractive benefits package

Opportunity to join a growing and well-respected construction contractor

Ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development

Excellent long-term career progression within procurement and commercial management

Exposure to a wide variety of construction projects across the North West

Supportive and collaborative working environment

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.