Job Description
Assistant BuyerGroundworks and Civil Engineering£28k - £35k plus packageStanding out for their high-quality delivery on site, this residential groundworks company are subcontractors to PLC housebuilders including Redrow, Persimmon and Miller Homes. Building on decades of success, they are enjoying a period of strategic growth and are therefore expanding their buying team.What's in it for you?Laid-back culture, with private ownership and a low-pressure environmentGrowing sustainably, they're expanding through repeat business with their loyal clients entering new regions, providing opportunities for career advancementClear pathway for continued progression to Buyer and beyondNo blame cultureJob security through high levels of repeat businessAs a Assistant Buyer you'll be…Using your excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills to build relationships and manage suppliers, negotiate prices and place ordersManaging the day-to-day project procurement of materialsLiaising with the on-site teams to source the most cost-effective materials, of the highest qualityMonitoring the performance, quality, prices and development of suppliersEnsuring health and safety complianceIdentifying new potential suppliers and productsPreparing quotations and proposalsAttending team meetings and site visitsPreparing and maintaining cost reports to maximise efficiencyMust haves…Knowledge of aggregates, asphalt, concreate and drainage purchasing, either through a buying role or experience at a merchantsStrong negotiation skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and the site teamsApply now, don't worry if you CV is not up-to-date, simply apply with what you have and we can fill in the gaps later.TPBN1_UKTJ