Assistant Buyer - Midlands

RM Contractors Ltd; Redditch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Buyer to provide support to the buying team. Responsibilities include placing orders, checking deliveries, and handling invoice enquiries. Ideal candidates should demonstrate good organization skills and a commitment to team collaboration. The position offers a permanent contract with benefits such as a pension scheme and holiday allowance.

Benefits

Holiday Allowance: 23 days plus bank holidays

Company Pension scheme

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Meet the qualifications and experience requirements outlined below.

Responsibilities

• Placing day to day material orders with suppliers.
• Providing up to date ETAs to site teams on live orders.
• Checking the correct items are delivered to site and on time.
• Arranging the collection of items when required.
• Handling invoice enquiries and escalating where appropriate.
• Conducting pricing exercises for surveyors.
• Developing and maintaining the drainage order system (Excel).
• Updating internal systems with ex-yard and orders direct to site.
• Monitoring surplus list and utilising for cost savings.
• Completing a weekly review with the plant team to assess available materials.

Job description

Over 30 years of quality groundworks and civil engineering

We are currently seeking an Assistant Buyer. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing day to day support to the buying team, helping the department to successfully fulfil the end‑to‑end process of sourcing construction materials for building projects.

The Successful Applicant will:

• Meet the qualifications and experience requirements outlined below.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Placing day to day material orders with suppliers.
• Providing up to date ETAs to site teams on live orders.
• Checking the correct items are delivered to site and on time.
• Arranging the collection of items when required.
• Handling invoice enquiries and escalating where appropriate.
• Conducting pricing exercises for surveyors.
• Developing and maintaining the drainage order system (Excel) to ensure the order process is streamlined.
• Updating internal systems with ex-yard and orders direct to site.
• Monitoring surplus list and utilising for cost savings.
• Completing a weekly review with the plant team to assess available materials in stock within the Head Office Yard.

Package

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Weekly Hours: 07:30am to 16:30pm (we are open to discussing reasonable adjustments)
• Holiday Allowance: 23 days plus bank holidays, with additional holiday based on service.
• Company Pension scheme available
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

If you are interested in this position please email your CV to [e-mail] or click the link below.

RM Contractors have been delivering quality residential groundworks and civil engineering services for over 30 years. With regional offices in Worcestershire, Oxfordshire and Leicestershire we're well positioned to serve the UK's leading house builders. Our experienced team and extensive fleet of machinery enable us to respond effectively to client needs while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration and safety. Our ethos centres on building long‑term relationships with clients and delivering projects to a high standard.

We are committed to fostering a culture rooted in our four core values. These values guide how we engage with our customers and collaborate with one another, shaping our daily actions and decisions. Together, they drive our organisation forward.

Family & Community

• As a family business, we are committed to wellbeing and keeping each other safe, healthy, and supported.
• We celebrate our people, encouraging an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential.
• We stay deeply connected to our community roots, giving back through local projects and initiatives to create a positive impact.

Dedicated Service

• Committed to understanding client needs, delivering tailored solutions, and fostering trust through reliability and care.

Workmanship

• We strive to take pride in our work by focusing on attention to detail and taking full accountability for every outcome. Safety and quality remain central to everything we do.
• Through a culture of continuous improvement and alignment with our values, we strive to apply best practice techniques and uphold quality standards.
• We challenge ourselves to improve, embracing new ideas, products, and processes.
• By prioritising longevity, we continuously assess the impact of our operations to create lasting structures and sustainable growth.
• Our goal is to support clients in achieving energy‑efficient and sustainable building solutions through eco‑friendly practices.

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Equality & Diversity Statement

RM Contractors Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. All applications are considered without regard to age, disability, gender identity, pregnancy, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We provide reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities and are committed to a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace.

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