This role would suit someone with some experience in Buying within Construction who is keen to join a fast-growing specialist contractor.
Title: Assistat Buyer/Buyer
Location: Weston-Super-Mare
Salary: GBP30,000 to GBP40,000 + package
Sector: Construction - Specialist Contractor
Start Date: Immediate/ASAP
Assistant Buyer - The Company:
Our client is a rapidly expanding and industry-leading specialist contractor with offices across the M4 corridor from Cardiff to London. The company offers complete design, installation, and maintenance of unified structured data cabling systems for modern business connectivity (Cat 5e, 6, 6a, 7). With over 30 years of experience, they deliver projects in both public and private sectors, working with Tier 1 main contractors and directly with clients across sectors including government, data centres, education, correctional facilities, and healthcare. Projects often exceed GBP1 million and are part of major nationwide construction initiatives.
Assistant Buyer - The Role:
Due to growth, an excellent opportunity exists for a construction Buyer to join the regional commercial team. The role involves assisting with procurement of materials and sub-contracts, both direct and indirect, across the company. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the successful candidate will work closely with project teams to improve procurement efficiency.
Typical duties & responsibilities:
1. Source suppliers ensuring the PSL meets business needs.
2. Negotiate contracts for the best possible prices.
3. Implement and manage inventory control systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste.
4. Develop procurement plans aligned with project requirements.
5. Monitor quality control procedures for purchased materials.
6. Maintain relationships with suppliers, project managers, engineers, and vendors.
7. Manage procurement budgets within approved limits.
Assistant Buyer - The Person:
* Procurement/Buying experience with a construction main contractor or specialist contractor.
* Innovative mindset with the ability to improve processes.
* Team player eager to contribute to a growing business.
* Commutable daily to Weston-Super-Mare HQ.
Assistant Buyer - The Reward:
* Competitive salary.
* Company benefits package.
* 7% bonus.
* Varied and unique projects.
* Opportunity to build a team.
* Local work within the South West region.
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