Assistant Buyer
Location: Walsall, WS1 4NN
Salary: Up to £30,000 p/a (DOE)
Start Date: ASAP
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week)
Red Sky Personnel, on behalf of our client, is recruiting an Assistant Buyer to join a leading civil engineering and infrastructure specialist.
You'll support nationwide delivery teams by providing a professional, compliant material supply service, working closely with internal departments, suppliers, and trade bodies to achieve best value. The role also plays a key part in supporting the company's Social Impact and Sustainability objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Buying & Procurement
Purchase construction materials and related services across operational sectors.
Source suppliers, evaluate quotations, negotiate prices, and manage logistics.
Monitor market trends and supply chain innovations.
Provide commercial support on procurement contracts.
Build and maintain strong relationships with sites and supply chain partners.
Ensure procurement complies with company policies and audit standards.
Administration & Reporting
Maintain accurate order and supplier records.
Produce reports, KPIs, and data as required.
Provide analysis to procurement and project teams for approval.
Accountability
Operate within financial governance levels.
Manage workload priorities and improve efficiency.
Maintain positive supplier relationships.
Adhere to procurement procedures at all times.
Essential Skills & Experience
Previous experience in a procurement role, ideally within Rail, Construction, or Engineering.
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to build long-term supplier relationships.
Commercial awareness with budget management experience.
Confident communicator with excellent telephone manner.
IT literate, with strong Microsoft Office knowledge and purchasing systems experience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
Strong initiative and team-working skills.
Desirable
CIPS qualification (or working towards).
Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
Company pension & life assurance
Private medical insurance
Profit share scheme
25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + loyalty days
8 hours paid volunteering leave
Employee Assistance Programme (mental, physical, financial wellbeing)
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/van (depending on role)
Leadership & management training and coaching
Ongoing professional development and career progression
Continuous service awards
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please apply now