Assistant Buyer

One Way Resourcing; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable housebuilder is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join their Commercial team in Poole, Dorset. This role will support procurement across multiple housing developments, ensuring materials are ordered accurately and competitively. Ideal for those looking to develop a long-term procurement career, with opportunities for progression in managing independent projects. Responsibilities include preparing material schedules, liaising with suppliers, and maintaining procurement systems to support commercial decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in developing a career in procurement.
• Ability to manage orders and liaise with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Competence in preparing material schedules and raising purchase orders.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement across multiple housing developments.
• Prepare material schedules and raise accurate purchase orders.
• Liaise with suppliers and manage orders efficiently.
• Assist with invoice queries and maintain procurement records.
• Track deliveries and communicate specification changes.

Job description

An established residential housebuilder is looking to appoint an Assistant Buyer to join their Commercial team in Dorset.

This role will support the procurement of materials across multiple housing developments, from pre-start through to project completion. Working closely with an experienced Buyer and the wider Commercial function, you'll help ensure materials are ordered accurately, competitively and in line with programme requirements.

Its a strong opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career in procurement within housebuilding, with clear progression toward managing procurement independently on live projects over time.

Assistant Buyer Key Responsibilities:

• Support procurement across multiple housing developments, including tender enquiries, supplier quotations, and price comparisons.
• Prepare material schedules and quantities from drawings/specifications (training provided) and raise accurate purchase orders.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams to manage orders, follow-ups, and supplier performance.
• Assist with invoice queries, reconciliation, and record-keeping alongside Finance.
• Track material deliveries, attend project meetings, and communicate specification changes to site teams.
• Maintain procurement systems, databases, and reports to support commercial decision-making.