At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the buying team with orders, deliveries, and supplier communications.
- Company: Established roofing and cladding contractor with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Generous leave, birthday off, early finishes, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy team socials, charity events, and great career progression.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in construction procurement and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Organised, detail-oriented, and confident communicator; no construction experience needed.
The predicted salary is between 24750 - 30250 £ per year.
Looking to build a career in construction procurement?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established specialist roofing and cladding contractor delivering technically demanding packages across a range of live construction projects.
You will become part of a busy, supportive buying team, helping to keep projects moving by ensuring materials, plant and equipment are ordered accurately and delivered to site on time.
This role would suit an organised and commercially minded administrator who wants to develop into a construction Buyer.
The Role You will support the buying team with
- Raising and processing purchase orders
- Tracking deliveries and updating project teams
- Confirming prices, lead times and availability with suppliers
- Maintaining accurate procurement and supplier records
- Assisting with quotation comparisons
- Resolving routine delivery and invoice queries
- Arranging returns for damaged or incorrect materials
- Updating internal spreadsheets and purchasing systems
- Liaising with suppliers, site teams and Project Managers About You You will be organised, accurate and confident communicating by phone and email.
Previous experience in administration, purchasing, stock control or customer service would be beneficial.
Construction experience is not essential, provided you are keen to learn and develop.
You should have
- Strong attention to detail
- Good Microsoft Excel, Word and email skills
- A proactive and organised approach
- Confidence dealing with suppliers and internal teams
- The ability to manage several tasks at once
- An interest in construction, buying or supply-chain management
- Any previous experience in the construction sector would be beneficial Company Benefits Include:
- 5.6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
- Your birthday off every year
- Additional time off between Christmas and New Year
- Company pension scheme
- Early finish on Fridays
- Training and development opportunities
- Career progression opportunities
- Sage employee discounts and benefits
- Regular team socials, nights out and events throughout the year
- Company golf days
- Regular charity fundraisers and clothing donations
Buying Administrator in Waltham Abbey employer: Aneson Kroft Ltd
Join a highly regarded construction contractor that prioritises health, safety, quality, and environmental standards across its ambitious project portfolio. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, this company fosters a collaborative work culture where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will directly impact the success of large, complex construction schemes. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a dynamic environment that encourages proactive leadership and offers opportunities to shape HSQE processes while being supported by a dedicated team.
