Assistant Buyer
5 Days Old
Elvet Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded residential contractor to recruit an Assistant Buyer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing procurement team and support the delivery of multiple new build housing developments across the region.
About the Role:
As Assistant Buyer, you’ll play a key role in the procurement of materials and hired plant for a range of residential projects. You’ll work closely with suppliers, site teams, and internal departments to ensure timely and cost-effective purchasing that supports project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in procuring materials and plant hire for new build housing developments.
* Take off and schedule materials from working drawings where required.
* Place orders for bulk materials and respond to site requisitions.
* Liaise with suppliers to ensure best value and maintain strong relationships.
* Support the preparation and updating of materials budgets.
* Contribute to KPI reporting (e.g. site damage, plant usage, waste).
* Manage your own workload effectively on a daily and weekly basis.
About You:
We’re looking for someone with:
* Previous experience in a buying or procurement role within construction.
* Strong understanding of take-offs, scheduling, and budgeting.
* Ideally, experience with a house builder or large construction firm.
* Alternatively,...
- Location:
- Houghton-Le-Spring
- Salary:
- £25,000 - £32,000 /annum
- Category:
- Manufacturing & Purchasing
