Job Description
Our client, a leading subcontractor operating across the UK and Ireland, is seeking an Assistant Construction Buyer to join their busy Central London office. With a turnover of approximately £50 million and a workforce of over 250 employees, they deliver high-quality internal and external construction packages including drylining, ceilings, partitions, and façades.\n\nThe company operates from offices in London, Dublin, and Belfast, working alongside Tier 1 main contractors on major projects throughout the capital and across the South East. With a strong reputation for delivery, quality, and innovation, they are continuing to expand their commercial and procurement teams.\n\nThis is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to join a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with excellent opportunities for training and long-term progression.\n\nAssistant Construction Buyer Salary & Benefits\n\nSalary: £30,000 - £40,000 DOE\n20 days holiday plus bank holidays\nCompany pension scheme\nStructured training and mentoring\nCareer progression within a growing procurement team\nOpportunity to work on landmark London projectsAssistant Construction Buyer Job Overview\n\nAssisting the procurement team in sourcing and ordering materials for multiple live construction projects\nLiaising with suppliers to negotiate prices, track deliveries, and manage lead times\nSupporting project teams with cost comparisons, quotes and raising purchase orders\nMaintaining and updating procurement records and databases\nWorking with site teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and resolve any delivery issues\nAttending supplier meetings and building strong supplier relationships\nAssisting in identifying cost-saving opportunities across projectsAssistant Construction Buyer Job Requirements\n\nPrevious experience in a construction procurement is needed.\nPurchased drylining, celling, partition, joinery & fitout products previously\nStrong organisational and communication skills\nProficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel\nCOINS experience is advantageous but not essential\nAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines\nEagerness to learn and develop within a commercial team\nBased within commuting distance of Central LondonThis is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established subcontractor with a strong pipeline of major projects, offering the chance to grow your procurement career within a professional and supportive team.\n\nBennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.\n\nBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.\n\nWe are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for