Junior Buyer Apprentice

You will support the purchasing of materials, plant, and services across multiple live projects, ensuring our sites receive the right materials at the right time while developing strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams. Experience in this field will clearly favour your application.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting with the procurement of construction and groundworks materials Raising, processing, and tracking purchase orders Liaising with suppliers to obtain pricing, lead times, and product availability Overseeing deliveries, ensuring timely arrival of materials to site, and promptly reporting any delays or issues Supporting cost negotiations and supplier agreements  Maintaining accurate purchasing records and stock information Working closely with site managers, operations teams, and suppliers Identifying cost-saving opportunities where appropriate

Training:

The apprentice will be expected to attend online lessons once every other week to work towards their Business Administration Standard.

In addition, the apprentice will be allocated an assessor who will visit them in the workplace once every 6-8 weeks.

Training Outcome:

There is potentially a permanent position available for the succesful candidate, on completion of this apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

We are a trusted partner in construction, groundworks, and joinery across a broad spectrum of markets. With decades of experience, we specialise in residential and commercial builds, skilled groundwork services, and the manufacturing of bespoke timber products. 

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills