Assistant Buyer
Location: Walsall, WS1 4NN
Salary: Up to £30,000 p/a (DOE)
Start Date: ASAP
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week)
Red Sky Personnel, on behalf of our client, is recruiting an Assistant Buyer to join a leading civil engineering and infrastructure specialist.
You'll support nationwide delivery teams by providing a professional, compliant material supply service, working closely with internal departments, suppliers, and trade bodies to achieve best value. The role also plays a key part in supporting the company's Social Impact and Sustainability objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Buying & Procurement
- Purchase construction materials and related services across operational sectors.
- Source suppliers, evaluate quotations, negotiate prices, and manage logistics.
- Monitor market trends and supply chain innovations.
- Provide commercial support on procurement contracts.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with sites and supply chain partners.
- Ensure procurement complies with company policies and audit standards.
Administration & Reporting
- Maintain accurate order and supplier records.
- Produce reports, KPIs, and data as required.
- Provide analysis to procurement and project teams for approval.
Accountability
- Operate within financial governance levels.
- Manage workload priorities and improve efficiency.
- Maintain positive supplier relationships.
- Adhere to procurement procedures at all times.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in a procurement role, ideally within Rail, Construction, or Engineering.
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to build long-term supplier relationships.
- Commercial awareness with budget management experience.
- Confident communicator with excellent telephone manner.
- IT literate, with strong Microsoft Office knowledge and purchasing systems experience.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
- Strong initiative and team-working skills.
Desirable
- CIPS qualification (or working towards).
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
- Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
- Company pension & life assurance
- Private medical insurance
- Profit share scheme
- 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + loyalty days
- 8 hours paid volunteering leave
- Employee Assistance Programme (mental, physical, financial wellbeing)
- Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
- Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/van (depending on role)
- Leadership & management training and coaching
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
- Continuous service awards
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please apply now!