Assistant Buyer - Construction Materials (Training&Growth)

Kenton Black Limited; Grantham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited in Grantham is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join its procurement team in Grantham. This is an excellent entry point into construction procurement, with comprehensive training and support provided to develop essential buying and supplier liaison skills.

You will assist with purchasing construction materials, plant and subcontractor services, raise purchase orders, and track deliveries, while building strong supplier relationships and learning procurement processes in a busy

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Good attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work within a busy team and manage multiple tasks.
• A proactive attitude with an interest in construction and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the purchasing of construction materials, plant and subcontractor services.
• Obtaining and comparing supplier quotations.
• Raising purchase orders and tracking deliveries.
• Liaising with suppliers, site teams and subcontractors.
• Building and maintaining positive supplier relationships.
• Monitoring material costs, availability and lead times.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing records and documentation.
• Supporting the procurement team with day-to-day administrative duties.
• Helping resolve delivery issues and supplier queries.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Job description

Kenton Black Limited in Grantham is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join its procurement team in Grantham. This is an excellent entry point into construction procurement, with comprehensive training and support provided to develop essential buying and supplier liaison skills.

You will assist with purchasing construction materials, plant and subcontractor services, raise purchase orders, and track deliveries, while building strong supplier relationships and learning procurement processes in a busy