Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer Up to £35,000 + Package Welwyn Garden City / South East Overview A well-established residential developer is looking for an ambitious Assistant Buyer to join its commercial team, based from its Welwyn Garden City office with regular visits to live projects across the South East. This is an excellent opportunity for someone in the early stages of their buying career who wants a genuinely hands-on role. You'll work closely with an experienced Procurement Manager while getting directly involved with live residential projects, suppliers, site teams and the wider commercial department. Around one year of relevant construction experience could be enough - the priority is finding someone with good residential exposure, a commercial mindset and the drive to develop into a strong construction Buyer. The Opportunity This isn't a role where you'll simply sit in the office raising purchase orders. You'll be involved at project level, working closely with the Procurement Manager, Quantity Surveyors and site teams to understand exactly what each development needs and ensure materials are bought at the right price and delivered when required. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting with the procurement of materials across live residential developments Sending out enquiries and RFQs to suppliers Obtaining, comparing and analysing quotations Negotiating prices, lead times and delivery terms Raising purchase orders and maintaining accurate procurement records Reviewing drawings and specifications to understand project requirements Assisting with material take-offs and schedules Monitoring supplier lead times and coordinating deliveries with site teams Building relationships with existing and new suppliers Identifying alternative products and suppliers where appropriate Working closely with Quantity Surveyors to understand budgets and project costs Visiting sites across the South East and dealing directly with pro