Assistant Buyer Construction

Posting date:	26 April 2025
Salary:	£35,000 to £45,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	26 May 2025
Location:	CM24
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	ARC (Norwich) Ltd
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	ARC/BUY/HERT-432771

Summary

Assistant Buyer – Residential Developer

Location: Hertfordshire

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + Package

Are you an Assistant Buyer with experience in residential construction? Do you want to join a well-established house builder with a strong pipeline of projects?

Our client, a reputable residential developer, is looking for an Assistant Buyer to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-quality housing developments while progressing your career in procurement and materials buying.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Buying team with procurement of materials and subcontractor packages

  
  

• Placing orders, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing

  
  

• Supporting with tendering, price negotiations, and supplier performance reviews

  
  

• Working closely with site teams to ensure materials are delivered on time

  
  

• Keeping up to date with market trends and new suppliers

  
  What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience in an Assistant Buyer role within construction (ideally residential)

    
    

  • Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and material buying

    
    

  • Strong negotiation and communication skills

    
    

  • Proficiency in Excel and procurement software

    
    What’s On Offer?

    • Competitive salary £35K - £40K + package

      
      

    • Career progression opportunities with a growing house builder

      
      

    • Supportive and collaborative working environment

      
      

      If you are interested in the above position, apply now by sending your CV to Jayne.docherty@arcgroup.co.uk or contact Jayne Docherty on 07802417401.