At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in buying site materials and manage multiple purchasing projects.
- Company: Established business supporting major UK home builders with a friendly team.
- Benefits: 20 days holiday, bank holidays, Christmas break, pension, and bonus scheme.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in construction with full training and support.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills, organised approach, and 5 GCSEs including Maths and English.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
A fabulous new opportunity to start an exciting career in the Construction sector. This is an established, successful business that offers specialist services to some of the UK's largest new homes builders, and the position has arisen due to a promotion.
The role is buying site materials and the administration involved in multiple buying projects. Full training and support will be given as this is a small, friendly team where they all work together to achieve the best results.
Responsibilities include:
- Contacting suppliers, placing orders and arranging deliveries of materials to sites
- Liaising with all suppliers to check stock availability and lead times on delivery
- Keeping Contracts Managers up to date on orders, and any anticipated delays
- Building strong relationships with all suppliers and the contracts team
- Checking all supplier invoices against orders received, and following up on any discrepancies with the suppliers
- Answering the phones, making calls to suppliers, and responding on email
Skills and qualifications:
- Strong communication skills will be essential as the role involves a lot of work on the phone
- An organised approach to work and able to follow processes
- A minimum of 5 GCSE's, with passes in Maths and English
- Knowledge of Word, Excel and Email
- Some previous work experience
Benefits:
- 20 days holiday per year, plus all bank holidays and three additional days at Christmas
- Pension and bonus scheme
- Hours of work in the office are Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.30pm, Friday 7.30am to 3.30pm
- Salary will be dependent on experience
We think you need these skills to ace Assistant Buyer - Construction in Southampton
Strong Communication Skills
Organisational Skills
Attention to Detail
Supplier Relationship Management
Order Management
Invoice Verification
Proficiency in Microsoft Word
