Junior Buyer

Junior Buying Administrator/Buyer Unity Recruitment seeking a junior buyer administrator for our client's busy office based in Waltham Abbey. This role will be responsible for the procurement of goods and services according to the companies needs. Working in close collaboration with the Project Managers, design team and procurement manager, this key role will ensure the procurement and timely delivery of goods and services required by the business. The ability to negotiate competitive prices and ensure on time and budget delivery is essential for this role. The ideal candidate will possess good negotiation skills. Experience and technical skills in construction and procurement, such as the ability to read construction drawings & undertake take-offs would be helpful. We are looking for a commercially aware and a proficient negotiator. Ensuring that all materials are purchased at the best price and are delivered on time so that projects continue without interruption. Liaising with preferred and specified suppliers, you will manage the competing demands of long-lead items and real-time demand from our construction sites. The daily duties include: , Procurement and scheduling of products, materials, plant, and equipment , Ensuring purchases offer best value , Monitoring and reporting of price increases, updating internal spread sheets. , Tracking orders and proactively addressing any failed or late deliveries , Arranging the return of non-conforming products , Maintaining and developing the supply chain , Processing of purchase ledger records Key skills and competencies , Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills to optimise pricing and commercial terms , Ability to forward plan for multiple site projects and prioritise workload across long-lead and real time demands , Identify potential supply problems and solutions , Excellent interpersonal skills - strong relationship builder and communicator , Takes individual ownership and collaborates to deliver team and company objectives , Ability to undertake take offs would be an advantage (training will be given) , Ability to implement and manage sound business processes and procedures Required , Experience and/or education in procurement and inventory management , Working knowledge of computer programs for word processing, email, and spreadsheets Preferred , To read and interpret project drawings and specifications. Other: , Salary Negotiable depending on experience , Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00 , Office based in Waltham Abbey, Essex. , Initial Teams interview, followed by a second face to face interview. , 6-month probation, with 3-month review. , Full training provided. If this position is of interest to you, then please apply today with your updated CV or call Carly on further information - 02036685680 ext 113. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Waltham Abbey, England Start: asap Duration: Perm Salary / Rate: £25000 - £26500 per annum Posted: 2026-01-07 14:56:50