Assistant Buyer

Shropshire - Salary - £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

About the Company A well-established residential developer is continuing to grow its regional presence with a strong pipeline of new build housing projects across Shropshire and the surrounding areas. The business is recognised for delivering high-quality homes, building long-term supplier relationships, and maintaining a collaborative and professional working environment.

The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Buyer to support the procurement function across multiple residential new build developments. Working closely with the Buying and Commercial teams, you will play a key role in ensuring materials and services are procured efficiently, cost-effectively, and in line with project programmes.

As Assistant Buyer, you will be responsible for:

Assisting with the procurement of materials and subcontract packages for residential projects

Raising and processing purchase orders in line with budgets and build programmes

Liaising with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and resolve any supply issues

Supporting price negotiations and maintaining supplier relationships

Monitoring material costs and assisting with cost control and reporting

Ensuring procurement processes comply with company procedures

The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will be organised, commercially aware, and keen to develop a career within ...