Assistant Buyer for Housebuilding Projects

Company: Fawkes and Reece
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Location: Lancashire
Job Description:

Reference: SSAB_1779351448Posted: May 21, 2026

Are you an Assistant Buyer looking to join a well-established regional housebuilder in Lancashire ?

There is an exciting new opportunity for an Assistant Buyer to join a well-established regional housebuilder in Lancashire to work within a dynamic procurement department. You will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Procurement of materials & plant for new build housing developments
  • Placement and control of orders, ensuring commercial awareness
  • Liaising with supply chain regarding product availability, cost control, invoices queries
  • To prepare material schedules from contract drawings as required
  • Management of 3-4 live developments along with procuring 1-2 site commencement
  • Commercial administration

The company are an award winning developer that can offer excellent career development opportunities & professional development.

Experience / Qualifications Required:

  • Experience of working as an Assistant Buyer within the housebuilding sector
  • Good IT skills and use of Excel & other procurement software
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate and liaise with peers, supply chain and other departments within the business
  • Academically qualified in a relevant domain, procurement, business administration etc.
  • Organised and methodical

Salary & Package on offer:

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Excellent career progression opportunities

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Posted: June 1st, 2026