Assistant Buyer role available in Construction! Are you a highly organized and detail-focused professional with a talent for procurement? We are seeking an Assistant Buyer to join a client of ours based in Kettering, working a full-time, Monday to Friday schedule! This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the commercial side of the construction industry, offering a competitive hourly rate of £20 per hour (PAYE). Your Core Responsibilities: As a key member of the buying team, you will be responsible for a range of administrative and procurement tasks that are vital to our projects' success. Your duties will include: Order Processing: Efficiently managing the day-to-day processing of invoices and one-off ad hoc orders. Commercial Support: Collaborating with the commercial team to facilitate timely supplier payments and manage and update plant hire reports. Documentation Management: Maintaining a meticulous filing system for all purchase orders, quotes, and requisitions. Compliance and Auditing: Conducting due diligence checks on third-party suppliers, actively chasing expired documents, and managing the approval process for new orders. Problem Resolution: Performing root cause analysis on procurement issues, following up on third-party delays, and resolving queries with site teams. Technical Review: Performing simple quantity takeoffs and reviewing technical drawings to ensure orders are ac...