Job Description
Assistant Buyer - North Midlands
Are you a commercially aware professional ready to make a real impact on a leading house builder's projects? We are recruiting a motivated and commercially aware Assistant Buyer to join our commercial team, in the North Midlands. This role is key to delivering the full procurement process across all sites, ensuring materials are purchased on time, within budget, and to specification. You will play a pivotal role in growing our supply chain, reducing costs, and improving overall construction efficiency.
What you'll do -
1. Assist in growing the supply chain with innovative suppliers offering cost savings
2. Purchase materials in line with site specifications and development drawings
3. Influence construction decisions to minimise costs and manage spend effectively
4. Reduce construction overheads through rate renegotiation and minimising material wastage
5. Assist in managing material specification changes and integration
6. Manage procurement for specific sites from start to finish (cradle to grave)
7. Support supplier price negotiations, influence reductions, and advise on potential cost increases
8. Ensure timely resolution of invoice queries for month-end processing
9. Monitor supplier performance and proactively manage any issues
10. Compile site compar...