Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer

Derby, East Midlands, DE24 8RF

Competitive salary + attractive benefits

At Miller Homes we are building homes in a way which allows us to build better places for people to belong to, better homes for customers and better places for communities to thrive and nature to prosper. We are also creating a better working environment for our people. We create better places where people and planet prosper.

We are looking to recruit an Assistant Buyer to join our Commercial Team in the East Midlands. The role of Assistant Buyer will see you provide support for Miller Homes Limited Commercial Department and assist with the procurement of material and plant, under supervision of the senior members of the team

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Production and distribution of tender enquiries for appropriate materials, collation and analysis of quotations ensuring compliance with budgets.

* Placing of orders with suitable suppliers for specified materials ensuring materials are delivered with the required programme and purchased competitively.

* Interaction with the supply chain to chase deliveries that may become overdue or urgent.

* Technical support, inclusive of appropriate advice as required to the site construction team.

REQUIREMENTS:

* Experience working as an Assistant Buyer, or Buyer, ideally within the Construction or Engineering industry

* Ability to understand commercial aspects of decisions.

* Must be able to communicate well at all levels internally and externally to maintain effective working relationships.

* An understanding of the principles and practice of the procurement function would also be beneficial

WHAT WE OFFER:

* Competitive basic salary

* 26 days annual leave + public holidays + your birthday off

* Opportunity to earn 10% bonus

* Company contribute 6.5% to your pension, plus other benefits