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Assistant/Trainee Buyer

Austin Fraser

Bishop's Stortford

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 28,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

An ambitious and well-established housebuilder is seeking a Trainee or Assistant Buyer to join their dynamic team in Bishop's Stortford. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a supportive environment, focusing on procurement and buying processes within the residential construction sector. The role offers long-term stability, ongoing development, and exposure to high-spec projects. If you're proactive, organized, and eager to learn, this position promises a rewarding career path in a thriving company committed to excellence in construction.

Benefits

Long-term stability
Ongoing development
Supportive work environment
Competitive salary

Qualifications

  • Experience in buying or procurement is advantageous.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Support commercial and procurement functions in a busy environment.
  • Learn from a Senior Strategic Buyer on procurement processes.

Skills

Buying experience
Procurement skills
Strong communication
IT skills
Organizational skills
Ability to work under pressure
Team approach
Willingness to learn

Job description

Trainee / Assistant Buyer
Bishop's Stortford
£20,000 - £28,000 per year

Gap Construction is proud to be representing a high-end, privately owned housebuilder based in East Hertfordshire. Due to consistent growth and a strong order book for 2025 and beyond, they are now seeking a Trainee or Assistant Buyer to join their head office team near Bishop's Stortford.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and ambitious business, offering long-term stability, ongoing development, and a varied role supporting their commercial and procurement functions.

Person Specification
  1. Buying or procurement experience within a residential construction setting is advantageous.
  2. Practical understanding of buying processes and procedures.
  3. Strong communication skills and a proactive team approach.
  4. Commitment to delivering best-value procurement solutions.
  5. Good IT skills and the ability to stay organised in a busy environment.
  6. Confidence working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  7. Willingness to learn from and support a Senior Strategic Buyer on bulk procurement and supply chain management.
Performance Objectives
  1. A secure and permanent role with a growing developer.
  2. A supportive and friendly head office environment.
  3. Opportunities for long-term development and training.
  4. Exposure to high-spec residential projects and supply chains.
  5. Competitive salary and company benefits.
Apply

To apply, please send your CV to (url removed) or call James at Gap Construction on (phone number removed).

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Gap Construction, who are operating as an employment agency. Gap Construction is committed to selecting and developing the best people, basing hiring decisions solely on suitability for the job.

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