Assistant Buyer

Fawkes and Reece; Warrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading house builder in Warrington is looking for an Assistant Buyer or Buyer. This role includes procurement of materials and plant for new housing developments, control of orders, and liaising with the supply chain. Applicants should have experience in the house building sector, good IT skills, and be organised. The role offers a salary up to £34,000 and 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, along with additional benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Career development opportunities

Good additional company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a materials or plant Buyer within the house building sector.
• Good use of Excel and relevant procurement software.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of materials & plant for new build housing developments.
• Placement and control of orders with commercial awareness.
• Liaising with supply chain for product availability.

Skills

Procurement skills

Negotiation skills

IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualification in procurement or business administration

Tools

Excel

Procurement software

Job description

Reference: VAC - 8937609_1756485481
Posted: August 29, 2025

Are you an Assistant Buyer or Buyer looking to join a leading house builder in Warrington?

There is an exciting new opportunity for an Assistant Buyer or Buyer to join a leading house builder in Warrington to work within a dynamic procurement department. You will be responsible for the following duties:

• Procurement of materials & plant for new build housing developments
• Placement and control of orders, ensuring commercial awareness
• Liaising with supply chain regarding product availability, cost control, invoices queries
• To prepare material schedules from contract drawings as required
• Management of 3-4 live developments along with procuring 1-2 site commencement

The company are an award winning residential developer that can offer excellent career development opportunities & professional development.

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• Experience of working as either a materials & pant Buyer or Assistant Buyer within the house building or construction sector
• Good IT skills and use of Excel & other procurement software.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate and liaise with peers, supply chain and other departments within the business
• Academically qualified in a relevant domain, procurement, business administration etc
• Organised and methodical

Salary & Package on offer:

• Salary up to £34,000
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays

Good additional company benefits & perks