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Assistant Buyer

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Shropshire

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Assistant Buyer

Shropshire - Salary - £30,000 - £35,000 per annum 

About the Company
 A well-established residential developer is continuing to grow its regional presence with a strong pipeline of new build housing projects across Shropshire and the surrounding areas. The business is recognised for delivering high-quality homes, building long-term supplier relationships, and maintaining a collaborative and professional working environment.

The Role
 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Buyer to support the procurement function across multiple residential new build developments. Working closely with the Buying and Commercial teams, you will play a key role in ensuring materials and services are procured efficiently, cost-effectively, and in line with project programmes.

As Assistant Buyer, you will be responsible for:

Assisting with the procurement of materials and subcontract packages for residential projects

Raising and processing purchase orders in line with budgets and build programmes

Liaising with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and resolve any supply issues

Supporting price negotiations and maintaining supplier relationships

Monitoring material costs and assisting with cost control and reporting

Ensuring procurement processes comply with company procedures

The Ideal Candidate
 The successful candidate will be organised, commercially aware, and keen to develop a career within buying and procurement. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment and enjoy collaborating with multiple departments.

The successful Assistant Buyer will have:

Previous experience in an Assistant Buyer or procurement role within construction or housebuilding

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Good commercial awareness and attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach

What's on Offer

Competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Opportunity to progress within a growing residential developer

Exposure to multiple residential new build projects

Supportive team environment with long-term career prospects

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris. 

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Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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