Assistant Buyer

Assistant BuyerSalary: Up to £35,000 (dependent on experience)Location: Midlands OfficeAdditional: Car Allowance, Bonus Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, Pension Scheme, Holiday allowance (26 Days + BH)Working hours: 8:30am - 5:00pmLinsco are delighted to be partnering with a leading national housebuilder to recruit an Assistant Buyer for their Midlands regional office.This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to develop their career within procurement and commercial functions in the housebuilding sector. Joining an established and supportive team, you will work alongside experienced commercial professionals and gain exposure to all aspects of the procurement process across a range of high-quality residential developments.The business has an excellent reputation within the industry and is committed to developing its employees, offering genuine opportunities for long-term career progression within a successful and growing organisation.The RoleWorking closely with the Regional Buyer and Commercial Director, you will support the procurement function to ensure materials, plant and services are sourced efficiently and cost-effectively to meet build programmes and commercial objectives.This role offers excellent exposure to the full procurement cycle and provides an opportunity to build valuable relationships with suppliers, site teams and internal stakeholders while developing your commercial knowledge within the housebuilding sector.Duties will include:Assisting with procurement administration and ensuring compliance with company policies and proceduresSupporting the procurement of materials and site requirements in line with build programmes and agreed start datesRaising and processing purchase ordersAssisting with supplier management and maintaining strong supplier relationshipsMonitoring material deliveries and ensuring orders are placed in a timely mannerSupporting the resolution of supplier invoice and order queriesProducing procurement reports and maintaining accurate procurement recordsLiaising with commercial, technical, construction and site teams to ensure procurement requirements are metAssisting with the management of supplier performance and cost efficienciesSupporting the wider commercial team in achieving regional business objectivesAbout YouPrevious experience within a buying, procurement, commercial or construction support role would be advantageousExperience within the housebuilding or construction sector is highly desirableGood understanding of housebuilding processes and construction materialsStrong financial and commercial awarenessUnderstanding of current technical and design regulations within residential constructionProficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly ExcelExperience using COINS procurement software would be advantageousStrong numerical and analytical skillsExcellent organisational skills with strong attention to detailGood communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationshipsEagerness to learn and develop within a commercial environmentWhat's on OfferCompetitive salary package up to £35k plus car allowance up to £5kDiscretionary bonus scheme26 days annual leave plus bank holidaysHoliday Buy Back SchemeCompany pension schemePrivate Medical InsuranceLife Assurance SchemeShare Purchase PlanHigh street and retail discountsStructured training and development opportunitiesClear career progression within a leading national housebuilderSupportive and collaborative team environmentThe company is looking to arrange interviews quickly for the right candidate, so if you feel you could be well suited to this position, please apply with an updated CV or contact Rich at Linsco for further information.ApplicationsIf you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV.Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.TPBN1_UKTJ