£25K/yr to £28K/yr
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Assistant Buyer

Posted by Reed.

**Assistant Buyer/Projects

  • Location: Chalfont St Peter
  • Job Type: Permanent

We are seeking a Assist Buyer/Project Coordinator to join our team, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of a leading specialist in the building industry. This role is ideal for someone with a proactive approach, excellent organisational skills, and a keen interest in supporting operations.

**Day to Day of the role:

  • Assist in negotiating rates with suppliers,
  • Coordinate the allocation of labour and materials for each ongoing project.
  • Serve as the first point of contact by telephone, taking messages and distributing them correctly.
  • Ensure purchase orders are allocated to each project.
  • Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials to sites.
  • Build and maintain relationships with suppliers via email and telephone.
  • Maintain project and material databases on Microsoft Excel.
  • Compose and distribute daily job texts.
  • Photocopying, filing, and scanning for the workforce.
  • Coordinate stock takes on-site and at the yard.
  • Provide comprehensive administrative.

**Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Strong communication skills across all levels.
  • Outstanding organisational skills.
  • Self-starter, motivated, and enthusiastic.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Excellent telecommunication skills.