Harken Search are partnered with a 5* PLC Housebuilder based in East Anglia to appoint an Assistant Buyer. This role will sit within the Commercial team, which deals with everything to do with cost-effective building, including quantity surveying, estimating, procurement and material buying. Job Description Reporting to the Senior Buyer, you will assist and support with all buying tasks including assisting with the preparation of all procurement duties and exercises. Able to raise orders as needed, and be able to negotiate to achieve best value for the business. Be aware of new materials to the market which would assist the business. Assist with processing orders from site requisitions Fill in anddispatchcopy orders to relevant sites Fill in site requisitions after processing Assist with general enquires from Site regarding materials Deal with telephone calls to/from suppliers Issue drawings to various suppliers for quotations Assist with requesting quotations from suppliers for sites in order to obtain best price Fill in general mail in Buying department Assist with invoice and order queries Carry out the occasional site visit Assist with weekly reports, which include plant on hire and replacement orders Assist with compiling monthly reports, which include replacement orders, waste reports, bulk order costs and materials on site Raise office and Sales and Marketing orders Rebate Administrative ticking processes where appropriate Customer Care orders/trackers Essential Experience Experience of working in an admin / customer facing role Basic understanding of budgets and ability to prove basic financial control Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency with MS Office and Excel programs Benefits Competitive salary Bonus Scheme Car allowance Pension/ Health Care