South London
£30,000 - £40,000 + Training and Development opportunities + AnnuaL Leave + Pension + Social Events + Clear Progression into Buyer + MORE
Looking for a business that can offer stability, progression and a genuine long-term career path?
This is an opportunity to join a financially strong specialist contractor with an impressive pipeline of secured work and ambitious growth plans across both their core business and new areas of development.
Following continued growth, the business is looking to strengthen its procurement team with the appointment of an Assistant Materials Buyer. Working closely with experienced Buyers, Commercial teams and senior leadership, you'll gain exposure to a wide range of façade, cladding and remediation projects across London and the South East while developing the skills and knowledge required to progress into a Buyer position.
This role would suit someone with construction buying, procurement or materials experience who is looking to join a business where progression is genuinely available rather than waiting years for an opportunity to arise.
Key Responsibilities
Assisting with the procurement of materials across multiple construction projects
Obtaining and comparing supplier quotations to ensure best value
Raising purchase orders and monitoring material deliveries
Maintaining supplier relationships and identifying new supply chain opportunities
Supporting Commercial and Project teams with procurement requirements
Ensuring materials are ordered in line with programme requirements
Assisting with supply chain management and supplier performance monitoring Experience Required
Experience within a Buying, Procurement, Purchasing or Construction support role
Previous construction industry experience is essential
Background within facades, cladding, drylining, roofing, building envelope or general construction would be advantageous
Strong communication and organisational skills
Ambitious individual looking to develop their career within procurement
Easily commutable to South London full time For immediate consideration please call Emily on (phone number removed) and click to apply
Salary description
£30000.00 - £40000.00 per year