Procurement Assistant — Construction Materials

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

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.