Assistant Buyer

Job Title: Assistant BuyerLocation: Loughborough, LeicestershireSalary : £30,000 - £35,000 per year + Training & DevelopmentJob Type: Full-time, PermanentClosing date: 24th July 2026Are you organised, detail-oriented, and enjoy streamlining processes? As an Assistant Buyer, you'll play a key role in ensuring efficient order management across our sites and ERP systems.This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, family-owned business that's growing at pace. You'll manage day-to-day material and plant orders in a fast-paced, reactive environment, build supplier relationships, drive cost-reducing activities, and support continuous improvement across the business.Danaher & Walsh is a reputable Civil Engineering business specialising in infrastructure, public projects and utilities, operating primarily across the central parts of England. This role comes with genuine self-sufficiency and real scope to grow and develop as the company expands.Please note the company does not offer sponsorship and therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered.Key responsibilities:Raise and issue material and plant orders based on specificationsAssist with the Lean procurement processWork within a team and support other departmentsMaintain and build new supplier relationshipsIdentify and deliver cost-saving opportunitiesCandidate Requirements:Previous buying/procurement experienceBackground in Engineering, Construction, Utilities, Civils or InfrastructureProficient in Microsoft packagesStrong phone mannerAbility to prioritise effectivelyWhat's On Offer:Competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000Ongoing training & development25 days holiday + Bank HolidaysSalary sacrifice pension schemeHoliday Buy & SellCash Health PlanDeath in ServiceOpportunity to grow within an expanding, family-owned businessWe are committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.Equal OpportunitiesWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.Please click APPLY to submit your CV for this role.Candidates with experience of; Buying Assistant, Assistant Buyer, Junior Buyer, Procurement, Purchasing, Assistant Buyer, Procurement Assistant, Buying Assistant may also be considered for this role.TPBN1_UKTJ