Construction Buyer - Projects Division Salary: 45k - 55k plus package Location: Office-based with occasional site and supplier visits Job Type: Permanent About the Company Our client is an established and growing construction and refurbishment contractor delivering projects across the education, healthcare, commercial and public sectors throughout the UK. With projects typically ranging from 100,000 to 2 million, the business has built a strong reputation for quality delivery, strong client relationships, and commercial reliability. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Construction Buyer to support procurement activities across multiple live projects. The Role We are seeking an experienced Construction Buyer to take ownership of procurement across multiple live refurbishment and fit-out projects. This is a key commercial role responsible for securing best value, managing supplier...

Job Title: Assistant Buyer Location: Basildon Contract Type: Permanent Salary: up to 33,000 per year DOE Job Type: Full-time Are you a proactive and commercially minded individual with a passion for the retail sector? Our client, an expanding business, is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Buyer to join their dynamic team! This is an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of product development and range management, working closely with the Head Buyer. What You'll Do: As an Assistant Buyer, you will play a vital role in coordinating the buying critical path, ensuring that every product journey from design to shipment is seamless. Here's a glimpse into your key responsibilities: Critical Path & Supplier Management: Help monitor the product journey, ensuring suppliers meet deadlines and flagging any potential risks to the Head Buyer. Sample Ownership & Quality Control: Coordinate the sample process from start to finish, inspecting samples to ensure...

Job Title: Assistant Buyer Location: Basildon Contract Type: Permanent Salary: up to 33,000 per year DOE Job Type: Full-time Are you a proactive and commercially minded individual with a passion for the retail sector? Our client, an expanding business, is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Buyer to join their dynamic team! This is an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of product development and range management, working closely with the Head Buyer. What You'll Do: As an Assistant Buyer, you will play a vital role in coordinating the buying critical path, ensuring that every product journey from design to shipment is seamless. Here's a glimpse into your key responsibilities: Critical Path & Supplier Management: Help monitor the product journey, ensuring suppliers meet deadlines and flagging any potential risks to the Head Buyer. Sample Ownership & Quality Control: Coordinate the sample process from start to finish, inspecting samples to ensure...

Buyer (Seasonal) Key Responsibilities: Monitor and manage the office purchasing system, ensuring orders are placed and discounts are negotiated where possible. Establish and maintain relationships with store staff and managers to improve sourcing efficiency. Source items directly from stores to expedite order fulfilment, particularly for urgent client requests. Ensure timely and accurate receipt of orders in good condition. Keep up to date with market trends, discontinued and unavailable items. Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Optimise bulk purchases for cost-effectiveness. Track and resolve outstanding orders, including searching for items in less accessible shops. Maintain a log of stores that stock frequently purchased items. Receive deliveries, verify their accuracy, and organise safe packaging and shipping. Coordinate the safe packing and shipment of items, including handling hazardous materials as necessary. Assist in...