Assistant Buyer

Job Introduction:The role of Assistant Buyer is to support the provision of procurement services to regional operating teams to support the regional and Group Business plan, build delivery programmes, commercial objectives, budgets and future growth requirementsAs an assistant, you will be given ample opportunities to learn new skills and develop your career - wherever you decide that may lead.Our teams are structured with a Commercial Director, a Regional Buyer and an Assistant Buyer - giving you the experience and mentorship to further develop your career. You will be working in tandem with the commercial team, helping secure our 5* development, in line with the build plan. This role is offering you the opportunity to broaden your skillset in an award winning national housebuilder, and to further your commercial career.With a wealth of knowledge, and limitless opportunities, Gleeson Homes is truly, right where you belong.Main Responsibilities:We're looking for people who are first and foremost, genuinely passionate about what we do - building homes, changing lives. We need strong ambassadors for our core value and promoting the brand.Your main duties in the position include:Assisting the regional buyer in procurement administration, policy, procedure compliance.Assisting with reporting, fulfilling material and site procurement in line with agreed start dates.Assist in managing supplier partnerships, in ensuring that all orders are placed in a timely manner aligned to requirements, and you'll be dealing with supplier invoice queries are dealt with and resolved, communicating with all internal and external stakeholders.In short, you'll add value to the overall Commercial function, furthering your knowledge and understanding of the function.The Ideal Candidate:A good understanding of House buildingA good financial and commercial awarenessA good understanding of the current technical and design regulationsProficient in COINS (procurement section) system and Microsoft ExcelNumerical and literateBenefits:Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidaysDiscretionary Bonus SchemeHoliday Buy Back SchemeCompany Pension SchemePrivate Medical Insurance SchemeHealthshield membershipLife Assurance SchemeShare Purchase PlanHighstreet/ Store DiscountsDevelopment OpportunitiesTPBN1_UKTJ