Assistant Buyer Groundworks & Civil Engineering

Buildout Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Assistant Buyer

Groundworks and Civil Engineering

GBP28k - GBP35k plus package

Standing out for their high-quality delivery on site, this residential groundworks company are subcontractors to PLC housebuilders including Redrow, Persimmon and Miller Homes. Building on decades of success, they are enjoying a period of strategic growth and are therefore expanding their buying team.

What’s in it for you?

• Laid-back culture, with private ownership and a low-pressure environment
• Growing sustainably, they’re expanding through repeat business with their loyal clients entering new regions, providing opportunities for career advancement
• Clear pathway for continued progression to Buyer and beyond
• No blame culture
• Job security through high levels of repeat business

As an Assistant Buyer you’ll be

• Using your excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills to build relationships and manage suppliers, negotiate prices and place orders
• Managing the day-to-day project procurement of materials
• Liaising with the on-site teams to source the most cost-effective materials, of the highest quality
• Monitoring the performance, quality, prices and development of suppliers
• Ensuring health and safety compliance
• Identifying new potential suppliers and products
• Preparing quotations and proposals
• Attending team meetings and site visits
• Preparing and maintaining cost reports to maximise efficiency

Must haves

• Knowledge of aggregates, asphalt, concrete and drainage purchasing, either through a buying role or experience at a merchants
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and the site teams

Apply now, don’t worry if your CV is not up-to-date, simply apply with what you have and we can fill in the gaps later.