Assistant Buyer(s) & Buyer(s) - Residential Developer

O'Neill; Hertford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential development firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Assistant Buyer to join their commercial team. This role entails collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective procurement across various projects, focusing on materials and supply chain management. The ideal candidate should have experience in residential construction and strong communication and analytical skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term career progression

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working as an Assistant Buyer or Buyer in residential construction.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes.
• Good commercial awareness and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct take-offs and scheduling of materials from drawings.
• Manage procurement processes, including issuing enquiries.
• Negotiate with suppliers for best value.

Skills

Procurement processes

Material sourcing

Supply chain management

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

These roles sit within the commercial team and involve working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure efficient, timely, and cost-effective procurement across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Conducting and assisting with take-offs and scheduling of materials and packages from drawings and specifications
• Managing and supporting procurement processes, including issuing enquiries, tender analysis, and placing orders
• Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve best value
• Liaising with design teams to manage design changes and update material schedules
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and timely delivery
• Supporting cost reporting, budgeting, and forecasting within the commercial team
• Identifying alternative suppliers and materials to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness

Qualifications

• Experience working as an Assistant Buyer or Buyer within residential construction or housebuilding
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, material sourcing, and supply chain management
• Good commercial awareness with strong organisational and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Previous experience with a residential developer or housebuilder is highly desirable

Projects

• High- and low-rise residential developments
• Mixed-use regeneration schemes

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Opportunity to work on high-quality residential schemes
• Long-term career progression within an established and growing business
• Supportive team environment with clear development pathways