Job Description
Assistant Buyer - Groundworks and Civil Engineering
£28k - £35k plus package
Standing out for their high-quality delivery on site, this residential groundworks company are subcontractors to PLC housebuilders including Redrow, Persimmon, and Miller Homes. Building on decades of success, they are enjoying a period of strategic growth and are therefore expanding their buying team.
What's in it for you?
* Laid-back culture, with private ownership and a low-pressure environment
* Growing sustainably, expanding through repeat business with loyal clients into new regions, providing opportunities for career advancement
* Clear pathway for progression to Buyer and beyond
* No blame culture
* Job security through high levels of repeat business
As an Assistant Buyer, you'll be…
* Using your excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills to build relationships, manage suppliers, negotiate prices, and place orders
* Managing the day-to-day project procurement of materials
* Liaising with on-site teams to source cost-effective, high-quality materials
* Monitoring supplier performance, quality, prices, and development
* Ensuring health and safety compliance
* Identifying new potential suppliers and products
* Preparing quotations and proposals
* Attending team meetings and site visits
* Preparing and maintaining cost reports to maximize efficiency
Must haves…
* Knowledge of aggregates, asphalt, concrete, and drainage purchasing, either through a buying role or experience at a merchant
* Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and site teams
Apply now, don't worry if your CV is not up-to-date—simply apply with what you have, and we can fill in the gaps later.
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