Assistant Buyer
| Posting date: | 21 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | company benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 June 2026 |
| Location: | Lancashire, Lancashire, PR4 0BD |
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SSAB_1779351442 |
Summary
Are you an Assistant Buyer looking to join a well-established regional housebuilder in Lancashire ?
There is an exciting new opportunity for an Assistant Buyer to join a well-established regional housebuilder in Lancashire to work within a dynamic procurement department. You will be responsible for the following duties:
- Procurement of materials & plant for new build housing developments
- Placement and control of orders, ensuring commercial awareness
- Liaising with supply chain regarding product availability, cost control, invoices queries
- To prepare material schedules from contract drawings as required
- Management of 3-4 live developments along with procuring 1-2 site commencement
- Commercial administration
The company are an award winning developer that can offer excellent career development opportunities & professional development.
Experience / Qualifications Required:
- Experience of working as an Assistant Buyer within the housebuilding sector
- Good IT skills and use of Excel & other procurement software
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate and liaise with peers, supply chain and other departments within the business
- Academically qualified in a relevant domain, procurement, business administration etc.
- Organised and methodical
Salary & Package on offer:
- Salary £30,000 - £35,000
- Excellent employer pension contribution
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Excellent career progression opportunities