Assistant Buyer
Posted 4 days ago
- High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
- Permanent
- £30,000 to £35,000 /Yr
- Sponsored
- Expires In 24 days
Junior Buyer
High End Residential Developer
Up to £35,000 basic salary
About the Company:
All of our client’s developments are renowned for their exclusive locations, excellence in design and specification and the highest level of build quality and customer care. As a recognised brand across delivering in affluent towns such as Gerrards Cross, Beaconsfield and the Wentworth & St Georges estates, their reputation for pushing new boundaries surfaces from their continuous pursuit of perfection. All of their prestigious homes are the result of creative and bespoke design combined with a relentless attention to detail. They typically develop for the speculative market, as well as commissions for private clients. Only the finest materials and products sourced from around the globe can be found in our client’s developments, ensuring solid functionality and a low-maintenance lifestyle. The latest technology and innovative new products are in every home.
About the role:
As Junior Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the procurement and commercial functions across multiple luxury developments. You will be responsible for:
* Preparing accurate material take-offs from architectural and technical drawings
* Assisting in the procurement of materials, fixtures, and fittings for high-end residential projects
* Liaising with suppliers to obtain competitive quotes and ensuring timely delivery
* Supporting cost planning, tender analysis, and value engineering
* Maintaining procurement schedules and managing order documentation
* Working closely with Quantity Surveyors and Site Managers to support project delivery
About the benefits and rewards:
Salary will be in the region of 35,000 DOE. They also offer a personalised bonus scheme reflective of both the business success and the individual’s progress.
Candidate Requirements:
* Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in a buying or estimating role, ideally within residential construction
* Strong take-off skills and ability to read and interpret construction drawings
* Detail-oriented, organised, and commercially aware
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with procurement software
High End Residential Developer
Up to £35,000 basic salary
About the Company:
All of our client’s developments are renowned for their exclusive locations, excellence in design and specification and the highest level of build quality and customer care. As a recognised brand across delivering in affluent towns such as Gerrards Cross, Beaconsfield and the Wentworth & St Georges estates, their reputation for pushing new boundaries surfaces from their continuous pursuit of perfection. All of their prestigious homes are the result of creative and bespoke design combined with a relentless attention to detail. They typically develop for the speculative market, as well as commissions for private clients. Only the finest materials and products sourced from around the globe can be found in our client’s developments, ensuring solid functionality and a low-maintenance lifestyle. The latest technology and innovative new products are in every home.
About the role:
As Junior Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the procurement and commercial functions across multiple luxury developments. You will be responsible for:
* Preparing accurate material take-offs from architectural and technical drawings
* Assisting in the procurement of materials, fixtures, and fittings for high-end residential projects
* Liaising with suppliers to obtain competitive quotes and ensuring timely delivery
* Supporting cost planning, tender analysis, and value engineering
* Maintaining procurement schedules and managing order documentation
* Working closely with Quantity Surveyors and Site Managers to support project delivery
About the benefits and rewards:
Salary will be in the region of 35,000 DOE. They also offer a personalised bonus scheme reflective of both the business success and the individual’s progress.
Candidate Requirements:
* Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in a buying or estimating role, ideally within residential construction
* Strong take-off skills and ability to read and interpret construction drawings
* Detail-oriented, organised, and commercially aware
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with procurement software