Assistant Buyer

Leading Housebuilder

Essex

Up to £40,000 + Package

Working with one of the UK’s most respected private housebuilders. As part of ongoing expansion looking for an ambitious Assistant Buyer to join the team.

About the role
The successful Assistant Buyer will be joining the commercial team and will be the direct link between the technical and construction teams. The Assistant Buyer will be responsible for managing the procurement process for multiple developments and also for managing supplier relationships.

What you will do:
Undertake regular site visits to build rapport with the site team
Work alongside the wider business to advise on costs and delivery of materials on a site-by-site basis
Support in the preparation of schedules and negotiation of orders for materials with various external suppliers
Monitor the invoicing procedures and note/escalate any issues
Support the Buying team to manage our stock levels, the quality of materials and the performance of our subcontractors.
Keep up with continuous product development changes and relevant building legislation that may impact the project.