Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer

We have an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Buyer to join a reputable regional main contractor based in Southampton. The business is privately owned and undertakes projects across the public and private sectors including within education, commercial, light industrial, healthcare and social housing valuing up to £15mil.

As a result of continued growth within the business, they're now looking to bring an Assistant Buyer into the team.

About the role of Assistant Buyer:

As Assistant Buyer, you will be supporting the commercial team in all aspects of material and plant purchasing for the business unit. You will be responsible for building and maintaining supplier relationships and offer support in processing orders, managing data and resolving queries.

Key Responsibilities as Assistant Buyer:

• Assist Senior Buyer in preparing and updating procurement schedules
• Process and produce purchase orders ensuring all supporting documents are accurate and in agreed formats
• Liaise with project teams and regional offices
• Contact suppliers to obtain quotes and negotiate terms under supervision of the Senior Buyer
• Maintain and regularly update key material rates database
• Help analyse tender returns by collating prices, products and specifications for review
• Build and maintain key supplier relationships

Requirements for this Assistant Buyer role:

• Hold industry related qualifications
• Experience in Buying from a construction background is higlhy advantageous
• Willingness to learn
• Be a team-player
• Must live in a commutable distance to Southampton and be happy to travel to sites as required
• Must have the full right to work in the UK

Whats on offer for this Assistant Buyer role:

• Basic salary + Benefits
• Excellent career opportunities within procurement / the wider commercial team
• Excellent team and business in strong cash position

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who's looking to step into a procurement role with a business which offers excellent benefits and a clear progression pathway whether that be in the purchasing team or the wider commercial team. If you think you might be a suitable applicant for the role or would like more information, please apply through the link below or contact Abbie in our Southampton office.