Assistant Buyer, Lancashire

Are you an Assistant Buyer looking to join a well-established regional housebuilder in Lancashire ?

There is an exciting new opportunity for an Assistant Buyer to join a well-established regional housebuilder in Lancashire to work within a dynamic procurement department. You will be responsible for the following duties:

• Procurement of materials & plant for new build housing developments
• Placement and control of orders, ensuring commercial awareness
• Liaising with supply chain regarding product availability, cost control, invoices queries
• To prepare material schedules from contract drawings as required
• Management of 3-4 live developments along with procuring 1-2 site commencement
• Commercial administration

The company are an award winning developer that can offer excellent career development opportunities & professional development.

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• Experience of working as an Assistant Buyer within the housebuilding sector
• Good IT skills and use of Excel & other procurement software
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate and liaise with peers, supply chain and other departments within the business
• Academically qualified in a relevant domain, procurement, business administration etc.
• Organised and methodical

Salary & Package on offer:

• Salary 30,000 - 35,000
• Excellent employer pension contribution
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Excellent career progression opportunities