Assistant Construction Buyer

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

Job summary

A leading subcontractor in London is seeking an Assistant Construction Buyer to join their dynamic team. This role offers an opportunity to work on landmark construction projects while gaining valuable experience in procurement. Ideal candidates will have previous construction procurement experience and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Structured training and mentoring

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in construction procurement required.
• Familiar with sourcing drylining, ceiling, and fitout products.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing and ordering materials for construction projects.
• Negotiate prices and manage supplier relationships.
• Maintain and update procurement records.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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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