Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer for New Build Social Housing Contractor
We are currently working alongside our client,a new build Social Housing contractor, to recruit an Assistant Buyer to join their Commercial Team based in Berkshire.
This role is perfect for an experienced Assistant Buyer or someone looking to take the next step in their career in the field who has experience in a similar type of role within the construction industry, ideally from a contractor, builders' merchant or supplier background and be able to demonstrate a degree of product/material knowledge.
Working within the buying team and assisting the commercial team you will be responsible for the procurement of materials for construction projects in accordance with company procurement procedures, ensuring programme dates and specifications requirements are met.:
Generate supplier enquiries for contracts and tenders
Collate and analyse supplier quotations
Place purchase orders for materials from requisitions
Assist with the management of our supply chain, monitor and analyse supplier performance.
Identifying and developing new suppliers
Liaising with management, commercial teams, site staff and suppliers
Responding to email queries
Adhoc tasks
If your experience matches the criteria above or you have a wealth of experience work for a builders merchants or supplier. Please apply today.