Construction Buyer / Assistant Buyer

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent housebuilder in Doncaster is seeking a Construction Buyer/Assistant. This role involves obtaining quality materials and equipment while ensuring competitive pricing and timely delivery. Ideal candidates will have a construction-related degree and strong numerical skills. The position offers a salary up to £40,000 plus benefits, including medical cover and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Medical cover

25 days' holiday plus additional leave for long service

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Studying or recently qualified with a construction-related degree at a UK college or university.
• Demonstrate strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with clients, subcontractors, and team members.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the company obtains quality materials and equipment hire for competitive prices.
• Analyse current processes and suppliers for competitive scheduling.
• Identify and resolve issues promptly to keep projects on track.

Skills

Numerical skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Problem-solving skills

Education

Construction-related degree

Job description

Construction Buyer / Assistant job in Doncaster for a well-known housebuilder / developer.

Your new company
This award-winning housebuilder has been recognised as a 5-star-rated organisation for over a decade, celebrated for their commitment to delivering high-quality homes for all generations. They foster a culture of inclusivity and professional development, offering tailored opportunities for employees at all levels to grow. Adopting a hybrid working model, they combine innovation with flexibility, ensuring a modern and collaborative working environment.

Your new role

As the buyer, you will sit within a team of 5 working closely with the commercial and construction teams and reporting to a senior manager. The main function will be to ensure the company obtains quality materials and equipment hire for competitive prices in a timely fashion. You will analyse the current processes and suppliers and ensure materials are scheduled with the right lead in times with the most competitive suppliers with the relevant approvals. You will also seek alternative products where applicable. You will be the sole buyer for the construction team and have autonomy to shape the role to suit.

What you'll need to succeed

The ideal candidate will be studying or recently qualified with a construction-related degree at a UK college or university, and demonstrate strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills are essential for liaising with clients, subcontractors, and team members. Flexibility and adaptability are important, as the role requires frequent travel and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements. Additionally, strong problem-solving skills are necessary to identify and resolve issues promptly to keep projects on track.

What you'll get in return

In addition to a competitive salary of up to £40,000 + car allowance, you'll benefit from medical cover, and 25 days' holiday, with additional leave for long service and, best of all, fantastic career progression.

What you need to do now
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