Assistant Buyer (gleeson/TP/60871/3403) Nottingham, England
Summary
Job Introduction:
The role of Assistant Buyer is to support the provision of procurement services to regional operating teams to support the regional and Group Business plan, build delivery programmes, commercial objectives, budgets and future growth requirements.
As an assistant, you will be given ample opportunities to learn new skills and develop your career – wherever you decide that may lead.
Our teams are structured with a Commercial Director, a Regional Buyer and an Assistant Buyer – giving you the experience and mentorship to further develop your career. You will be working in tandem with the commercial team, helping secure our 5* development, in line with the build plan. This role is offering you the opportunity to broaden your skillset in an award-winning national housebuilder, and to further your commercial career.
With a wealth of knowledge, and limitless opportunities, Gleeson Homes is truly, right where you belong.
Main Responsibilities:
* Assisting the regional buyer in procurement administration, policy, and procedure compliance.
* Assisting with reporting, fulfilling material and site procurement in line with agreed start dates.
* Assisting in managing supplier partnerships, ensuring that all orders are placed in a timely manner aligned to requirements, and dealing with supplier invoice queries, communicating with all internal and external stakeholders.
The Ideal Candidate:
* A good understanding of house building.
* A good financial and commercial awareness.
* A good understanding of the current technical and design regulations.
* Proficient in COINS (procurement section) system and Microsoft Excel.
* Numerical and literate.
* Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays.
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