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Harken Search are partnered with a 5* PLC Housebuilder based in East Anglia to appoint an Assistant Buyer. This role will sit within the Commercial team, which deals with everything to do with cost-effective building, including quantity surveying, estimating, procurement and material buying.Job DescriptionReporting to the Senior Buyer, you will assist and support with all buying tasks including assisting with the preparation of all procurement duties and exercises. Able to raise orders as needed, and be able to negotiate to achieve best value for the business. Be aware of new materials to the market which would assist the business.Assist with processing orders from site requisitionsFill in anddispatchcopy orders to relevant sitesFill in site requisitions after processingAssist with general enquires from Site regarding materialsDeal with telephone calls to/from suppliersIssue drawings to various suppliers for quotationsAssist with requesting quotations from suppliers for sites in order to obtain best priceFill in general mail in Buying departmentAssist with invoice and order queriesCarry out the occasional site visitAssist with weekly reports, which include plant on hire and replacement ordersAssist with compiling monthly reports, which include replacement orders, waste reports, bulk order costs and materials on siteRaise office and Sales and Marketing ordersRebate Administrative ticking processes where appropriateCustomer Care orders/trackersEssential ExperienceExperience of working in an admin / customer facing roleBasic understanding of budgets and ability to prove basic financial controlIntermediate to advanced level of proficiency with MS Office and Excel programsBenefitsCompetitive salaryBonus SchemeCar allowancePension/ Health CareTPBN1_UKTJ