Job Title: Assistant Buyer

Location: Oldham

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000

About the Role

A specialist fit out and refurb contractor is looking to recruit an Assistant Buyer to join its established procurement team. Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll work alongside an experienced Senior Buyer and Buyer.

The business specialises in delivering fit out and refurb projects within the leisure and hospitality sector, working on hotels, pubs, bars, restaurants and other hospitality venues across the UK. They also operate an established in-house joinery workshop, meaning you'll be procuring both site and workshop materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations to achieve the best value for projects
• Assist with supplier negotiations on pricing, lead times and availability
• Procure site and workshop materials, plant and subcontractor packages
• Coordinate deliveries to ensure materials arrive in line with project and workshop programmes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
• Work closely with the commercial, project, workshop and site teams to understand procurement requirements
• Review drawings and specifications to support material procurement
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery schedules
• Maintain accurate procurement records and purchasing documentation
• Support cost control and identify opportunities to improve value across the supply chain

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience within a buying, procurement or purchasing role
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
• Experience within the construction industry would be advantageous
• Knowledge of fit out and refurb projects would be beneficial
• Keen to develop a career within construction procurement