Assistant Buyer - North Midlands
Are you a commercially aware professional ready to make a real impact on a leading house builder's projects? We are recruiting a motivated and commercially aware Assistant Buyer to join our commercial team, in the North Midlands. This role is key to delivering the full procurement process across all sites, ensuring materials are purchased on time, within budget, and to specification. You will play a pivotal role in growing our supply chain, reducing costs, and improving overall construction efficiency.
What you'll do -
* Assist in growing the supply chain with innovative suppliers offering cost savings
* Purchase materials in line with site specifications and development drawings
* Influence construction decisions to minimise costs and manage spend effectively
* Reduce construction overheads through rate renegotiation and minimising material wastage
* Assist in managing material specification changes and integration
* Manage procurement for specific sites from start to finish (cradle to grave)
* Support supplier price negotiations, influence reductions, and advise on potential cost increases
* Ensure timely resolution of invoice queries for month-end processing
* Monitor supplier performance and proactively manage any issues
* Compile site comparisons, request additional discounts, and negotiate free-of-charge items to enhance supplier value
* Plan and schedule material deliveries for new sites
* Monitor material quality and provide feedback to suppliers
* Procure new products and manage rebate reclamation
What you'll bring -
Qualifications -
* ONC, HNC, or equivalent, or qualified by experience
* HND (desirable)
Experience -
* Previous experience in a procurement environment
Key Knowledge & Skills -
* Strong literacy and numerical skills
* Sound decision-making and commercial awareness
* Ability to read and understand specifications and working drawings
* Full understanding of the build process and material delivery timelines
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
Personal Attributes -
* Strong negotiation skills
* Excellent communicator
* Highly motivated and proactive
We believe Harron Homes is a place for everyone, no matter where you come from, what you look like or how you identify.
Please note due to the volume of applicants, if you have not heard from us within 14 days, please accept this as confirmation that we will not be progressing with your application further on this occasion.