Assistant Construction Buyer

ZipRecruiter; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading subcontractor is seeking an Assistant Construction Buyer for their Central London office. This role offers great career progression opportunities within a dynamic team, focusing on procurement for major construction projects. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in construction procurement, strong organizational skills, and a desire to grow in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Structured training and mentoring

Career progression opportunities

Opportunity to work on landmark projects

Qualifications

• Previous experience in construction procurement.
• Experience purchasing construction materials like drylining and ceilings.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the procurement team in sourcing materials for construction projects.
• Liaising with suppliers to negotiate prices and track deliveries.
• Maintaining procurement records and databases.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

COINS

Job description

Job Description

Our client, a leading subcontractor operating across the UK and Ireland, is seeking an Assistant Construction Buyer to join their busy Central London office. With a turnover of approximately £50 million and a workforce of over 250 employees, they deliver high-quality internal and external construction packages including drylining, ceilings, partitions, and façades.

The company operates from offices in London, Dublin, and Belfast, working alongside Tier 1 main contractors on major projects throughout the capital and across the South East. With a strong reputation for delivery, quality, and innovation, they are continuing to expand their commercial and procurement teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to join a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with excellent opportunities for training and long-term progression.

Assistant Construction Buyer Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 DOE
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Structured training and mentoring
• Career progression within a growing procurement team
• Opportunity to work on landmark London projects

Assistant Construction Buyer Job Overview

• Assisting the procurement team in sourcing and ordering materials for multiple live construction projects
• Liaising with suppliers to negotiate prices, track deliveries, and manage lead times
• Supporting project teams with cost comparisons, quotes, and raising purchase orders
• Maintaining and updating procurement records and databases
• Working with site teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and resolve any delivery issues
• Attending supplier meetings and building strong supplier relationships
• Assisting in identifying cost-saving opportunities across projects

Assistant Construction Buyer Requirements

• Previous experience in construction procurement is needed
• Purchased drylining, ceiling, partition, joinery & fitout products previously
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• COINS experience is advantageous but not essential
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Eagerness to learn and develop within a commercial team
• Based within commuting distance of Central London

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established subcontractor with a strong pipeline of major projects, offering the chance to grow your procurement career within a professional and supportive team.

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett & Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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