Trainee Buyer

Story Homes Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent house builder is seeking a Trainee Buyer to join the Commercial team in Carlisle, England. The role involves assisting with the buying process and maintaining current procedures. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, good IT skills with a focus on Excel, and a desire to learn about the house building industry. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a family-owned business known for its quality homes.

Qualifications

• Strong communication abilities to coordinate with teams and suppliers.
• Proficient in Excel to manage buying processes.
• Eagerness to learn about industry standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the end to end buying process.
• Maintain and work with current Buying Processes and Procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good IT skills, particularly within Excel

Willingness to learn about house building and supply chain

Job description

We are looking for a Trainee Buyer to join our team in the Cumbria and Scotland region, based in Carlisle.

This role will involve working as part of the Commercial team, assisting with the end to end buying process, and maintaining and working with current Buying Processes and Procedures.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a willingness to expand their working knowledge of the house building industry and supply chain management, and good IT skills, particularly within Excel.

Story Homes is a 5* builder with a mission to design and build quality homes that people aspire to live in. We are proud to build beautiful homes that bring something different to the areas in which we operate.

Founded in 1987 by Fred Story, our family‑owned business goes to great lengths to craft houses that are not only strong in build, but in character too. We are proud to challenge the conventions of mass produced newbuilds and stand apart from the crowd.

How to apply

If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply by emailing your CV and cover letter to [e-mail]. We will attempt to respond to all applications we receive; however, please note that in some instances this is not always possible. If you have not had a response to your application within three weeks of the closing date, you can presume that you have not been shortlisted for the next stage of recruitment.