Assistant Buyer - Construction Materials

Assistant Buyer - Construction - Northampton

Assistant Buyer - An exciting opportunity to join a well-established new build housing developer based in Northamptonshire. Responsible for delivering a full procurement process to all sites within the required deadlines and on budget.

Assistant Buyer Key Responsibilities

• To assist in growing the supply chain with new innovative suppliers offering savings.

• Purchase of materials in line with site specification and development drawings.

• Effectively influence construction to minimise cost/spends.

• Reduce construction overheads by either re-negotiating rates or eliminate material wastage.

• To assist in the manage integration of material specification change.

• Manage procurement of specific sites - cradle to grave.

• To assist with price negotiation with all suppliers; influence reductions and advise on potential increases.

• To ensure invoice queries are completed for month end.

• To assist in monitoring supplier performance and effectively manage issues.

• Compile site comparisons for each site, request further discount and FOC items to make suppliers more appealing.

• Planning and scheduling material deliveries for new sites.

• Monitor material quality and feedback to suppliers.

• Procure new products and rebate reclamation.

About You

• ONC, HNC (or equivalent) OR Qualified by experience
• Experienced in procurement environment
• Good time management skills
• Commercial awareness
• Personal attributes
• Good negotiator, excellent communicator and highly motivated.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Annual Bonus

Life Assurance

26 Days Holiday, plus bank holidays