Assistant Buyer

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

Job summary

A residential housebuilding company in Dorset is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support procurement across multiple housing developments. This role involves preparing material schedules, managing orders, and liaising with suppliers. Ideal for someone eager to build a career in procurement, this position offers progression toward independent management of procurement on live projects. Strong communication skills and a keen interest in housebuilding are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in procurement and housebuilding.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with suppliers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement across multiple housing developments.
• Prepare material schedules and raise accurate purchase orders.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to manage orders.

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.

It’s 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, };