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Assistant Buyer Construction

ARC Group

Essex

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 40,000

Full time

29 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Buyer to enhance their procurement team. This role offers a unique chance to work on high-quality residential projects while developing your career in materials buying. You will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, negotiating prices, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. Join a supportive and collaborative environment that values career progression and offers competitive compensation. If you are passionate about construction and procurement, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career Progression Opportunities
Supportive Working Environment
Competitive Salary Package

Qualifications

  • Experience as an Assistant Buyer in residential construction.
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in procurement of materials and subcontractor packages.
  • Manage supplier relationships and ensure timely deliveries.

Skills

Negotiation Skills
Communication Skills
Procurement Processes Knowledge
Supplier Management

Tools

Excel
Procurement Software

Job description

Assistant Buyer Residential Developer

Location: Hertfordshire

Salary: GBP35,000 - GBP40,000 + Package

Are you an Assistant Buyer with experience in residential construction? Do you want to join a well-established house builder with a strong pipeline of projects?

Our client, a reputable residential developer, is looking for an Assistant Buyer to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-quality housing developments while progressing your career in procurement and materials buying.

Role & Responsibilities:
  1. Assisting the Buying team with procurement of materials and subcontractor packages
  2. Placing orders, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing
  3. Supporting with tendering, price negotiations, and supplier performance reviews
  4. Working closely with site teams to ensure materials are delivered on time
  5. Keeping up to date with market trends and new suppliers
What We re Looking For:
  1. Experience in an Assistant Buyer role within construction (ideally residential)
  2. Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and material buying
  3. Strong negotiation and communication skills
  4. Proficiency in Excel and procurement software
What s On Offer?
  1. Competitive salary GBP35K - GBP40K + package
  2. Career progression opportunities with a growing house builder
  3. Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you are interested in the above position, apply now by sending your CV to (url removed) or contact Jayne Docherty on (phone number removed).

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