Assistant Buyer

Location: Hertfordshire

Assistant Buyer/Buyer - Residential Developer - Hertfordshire

Salary: £(Apply online only) per day

A well-established residential developer is seeking an Assistant Buyer or Buyer with experience of procuring materials and subcontract packages for residential developments to support ongoing and upcoming projects across Hertfordshire. Ideally the individual will have experience working within the residential construction sector, preferably with a house builder or main contractor, and demonstrate longevity in previous positions.

- Title:

Assistant Buyer

- Location:

Hertfordshire

-Rate: £(Apply online only) per day

-Start: ASAP but willing to wait for notice periods

- Type:
Temp-to-perm

Responsibilities

-Manage procurement of materials and subcontract packages:
Source, negotiate, and place orders for construction materials and subcontractor packages in line with project programmes, budgets, and company procurement procedures. Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable delivery and competitive pricing.

-Control purchasing processes and supplier performance:
Issue enquiries, review quotations, compare supplier bids, and prepare purchase orders. Monitor supplier performance, track deliveries to ensure materials arrive on schedule, and resolve any procurement issues that may impact site progress.

-Ensure cost efficiency and reporting:
Work closely with commercial and site teams to ensure procurement aligns with project budgets and specifications. Maintain accurate purchasing records, monitor cost movements in the supply chain, and support reporting on procurement activity and cost savings across developments.

Requirements

-Previous / recent experience working as a Buyer within residential construction

-      Previous positions working for a house builder or main contractor

-Longevity of previous positions and a desire to go the distance in a new position

What's on Offer

-Upskilling Opportunities

-The chance to go permanent with a 5-star house builder

-Weekly pay

If you're an experienced Buyer or Assistant Buyer who is looking for a role with a busy and well-established residential developer, please contact Ned Scott-Mends on (phone number removed), or send your CV via email to (url removed)

All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.

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