Buying Assistant

Job description

We’re looking for a Buying Assistant to support our Regional Buyer in sourcing and purchasing materials, plant, and PPE, ensuring high-quality supply and smooth operations across our region. This role is key to maintaining our supply chain standards, supporting sustainability goals, and helping the business run efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with purchasing materials, plant, and PPE through our requisition and procurement systems.
• Obtain quotes, maintain supplier accounts, and help build strong supplier relationships.
• Raise purchase orders and hire vehicles, ensuring all assets are logged, tracked, and maintained.
• Support management of office stores, equipment registers, and compliance paperwork (COSHH, SDS, calibration/maintenance).
• Work with contracts teams to optimise materials usage and reduce waste.
• Support environmental, social value, health & safety, and sustainability initiatives.
• Provide cover for regional admin and procurement colleagues as needed.
• Maintain professionalism and quality across all activities, supporting a safe and caring workplace.

What we’re looking for:

• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive approach to purchasing and administration.
• Experience or interest in supply chain, procurement, or materials management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with suppliers and internal teams.
• Commitment to health & safety, sustainability, and company values.

Experience:

• Some previous experience in a Buyer or procurement role, ideally within the construction industry.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration, or equivalent professional qualifications (achieved, in progress, or interest in completing an apprenticeship).
• Alternatively, relevant experience in a similar procurement or administrative role.

What We Offer

• Private Pension with up to 7% employer contribution
• 26 days annual leave (rising to 28 days) plus bank holidays
• 3 extra paid days for community project participation
• Private Health Care & Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Professional membership subscriptions
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Eye Care Vouchers
• Evening Class / Hobby Allowance
• Employee referral scheme

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Keynsham

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English