Assistant BuyerGroundworks and Civil Engineering£28k - £35k plus package Standing out for their high-quality delivery on site, this residential groundworks company are subcontractors to PLC housebuilders including Redrow, Persimmon and Miller Homes. Building on decades of success, they are enjoying a period of strategic growth and are therefore expanding their buying team. What s in it for you? Laid-back culture, with private ownership and a low-pressure environmentGrowing sustainably, they re expanding through repeat business with their loyal clients entering new regions, providing opportunities for career advancementClear pathway for continued progression to Buyer and beyondNo blame cultureJob security through high levels of repeat business As a Assistant Buyer you ll be Using your excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills to build relationships and manage suppliers, negotiate prices and place ordersManaging the day-to-day project procurement of materialsLiaising with the on-site teams to source the most cost-effective materials, of the highest qualityMonitoring the performance, quality, prices and development of suppliersEnsuring health and safety complianceIdentifying new potential suppliers and productsPreparing quotations and proposalsAttending team meetings and site visitsPreparing and maintaining cost reports to maximise efficiency Must haves Knowledge of aggregates, asphalt, concreate and drainage purchasing, either through a buying role or experience at a me