Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer

Salary: Up to £35,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Midlands Office
Additional: Car Allowance, Bonus Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, Pension Scheme, Holiday allowance (26 Days + BH)
Working hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Linsco are delighted to be partnering with a leading national housebuilder to recruit an Assistant Buyer for their Midlands regional office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to develop their career within procurement and commercial functions in the housebuilding sector. Joining an established and supportive team, you will work alongside experienced commercial professionals and gain exposure to all aspects of the procurement process across a range of high-quality residential developments.

The business has an excellent reputation within the industry and is committed to developing its employees, offering genuine opportunities for long-term career progression within a successful and growing organisation.

The Role

Working closely with the Regional Buyer and Commercial Director, you will support the procurement function to ensure materials, plant and services are sourced efficiently and cost-effectively to meet build programmes and commercial objectives.

This role offers excellent exposure to the full procurement cycle and provides an opportunity to build valuable relationships with suppliers, site teams and internal stakeholders while developing your commercial knowledge within the housebuilding sector.

Duties will include:

Assisting with procurement administration and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
Supporting the procurement of materials and site requirements in line with build programmes and agreed start dates
Raising and processing purchase orders
Assisting with supplier management and maintaining strong supplier relationships
Monitoring material deliveries and ensuring orders are placed in a timely manner
Supporting the resolution of supplier invoice and order queries
Producing procurement reports and maintaining accurate procurement records
Liaising with commercial, technical, construction and site teams to ensure procurement requirements are met
Assisting with the management of supplier performance and cost efficiencies
Supporting the wider commercial team in achieving regional business objectivesAbout You

Previous experience within a buying, procurement, commercial or construction support role would be advantageous
Experience within the housebuilding or construction sector is highly desirable
Good understanding of housebuilding processes and construction materials
Strong financial and commercial awareness
Understanding of current technical and design regulations within residential construction
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
Experience using COINS procurement software would be advantageous
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
Good communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
Eagerness to learn and develop within a commercial environmentWhat's on Offer

Competitive salary package up to £35k plus car allowance up to £5k
Discretionary bonus scheme
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Holiday Buy Back Scheme
Company pension scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Life Assurance Scheme
Share Purchase Plan
High street and retail discounts
Structured training and development opportunities
Clear career progression within a leading national housebuilder
Supportive and collaborative team environmentThe company is looking to arrange interviews quickly for the right candidate, so if you feel you could be well suited to this position, please apply with an updated CV or contact Rich at Linsco for further information.

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV.

Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.

Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence