Assistant / Junior Buyer

Overview

Assist procurement of construction materials, manage orders and supplier relationships

Key Responsibilities

• purchase orders
• supplier liaison
• tender analysis
• package management
• data management
• materials procurement

Tasks

-Raising and processing purchase orders -Liaising with suppliers to obtain best pricing and availability -Supporting senior procurement staff with tender analysis and supplier negotiations -Working independently on smaller packages and supplier relationships as you develop -Maintaining and updating procurement records and databases -Assisting in the procurement of construction materials, plant, and equipment

Requirements

• contractor experience
• organisational skills
• microsoft office
• procurement software
• supplier relationships
• buying experience

What You Bring

-Background in working for either a main contractor or a specialist subcontractor preferred -Strong organisational skills and attention to detail -Proficient in Microsoft Office and ideally familiar with procurement software -Confident communicator with the ability to build supplier relationships -Able to work independently and use your initiative to solve problems -Previous buying experience is essential (construction sector experience is highly desirable)

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Benefits

-Convenient Maidstone location with projects across Kent and the South East -Training and career development opportunities -Salary of £27,500 – £30,000, depending on experience -Long-term role with genuine progression prospects -A supportive and friendly team within a reputable regional contractor

About Hill Mcglynn Recruitment

-Operating from Kent and London, the company blends deep local construction market insight with a nationwide reach to match specialised talent to clients. -Utilises flexible placement models including permanent, freelance, MEP, trades, and civils roles. -Specialises in placing talent across trades & labour, mechanical & electrical (MEP), civils & infrastructure, administration, maintenance and consultancy within the built-environment. -Provides virtual well-being services to support candidate welfare.

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