Trainee Buyer

Persimmon Homes; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is seeking a Trainee Buyer in Thornaby, England. This role involves supporting the Buying team with administrative duties, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with procurement procedures. Successful candidates will exhibit strong Excel skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks. The company offers a competitive salary and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Life Cover & Contributory Pension

Employee Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Able to work with minimal supervision to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Capable of working on multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritizing workloads.
• Full UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buying team with administrative duties.
• Raise pre-agreed orders.
• Ensure compliance with Procurement Procedures.
• Liaise with suppliers for materials.
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve targets.

Skills

Time management

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Title: Trainee Buyer

Location: Thornaby, TS17

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as a Trainee Buyer and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.

Why Persimmon Homes?

We're one of the UK's largest and most established housebuilders — FTSE 100 listed, with 29 regional offices and thousands of quality homes built every year.

At Persimmon, We Don't Just Build Homes — We Build Careers. When You Join Us As a Trainee Buyer, You'll Benefit From

• Competitive salary
• Bonus
• 5* housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
• Life Cover & Contributory Pension
• Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
• Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development
  
  

What is the role?

The purpose of the role is to be responsible for supporting the Buying team in their commercial & procurement duties.

What You'll Do As a Trainee Buyer

• Undertaking administrative duties to support the team
• Raising pre-agreed orders
• Support with the procurement and scheduling of materials ensuring compliance with Group Procurement Procedures and quality assurance requirements and regulations to ensure costs are controlled and projects complete on time, within budget and to quality standards
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure a cost effective supply of materials for projects and contracts to ensure completion is within budget
• Work cohesively with other departments across the Operating Company to ensure achievement of targets
• Comply with the Group Health, Safety and Environment Policy to ensure health and safety standards are met
  
  

What experience do I need?

• Able to work with minimal supervision to meet time sensitive deadlines
• Capable of working on multiple task simultaneously and prioritise workloads
• A good working knowledge of Excel is an essential
• Previous experience within the housing sector, with a good understanding of housing and construction processes would be preferable.
• Full UK driving licence
  
  

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