Assistant Buyer

CR3 is currently representing a leading social enterprise housebuilder dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable homes across the UK. With a strong commitment to social value and sustainability, they combine commercial expertise with a purpose-driven approach. As they continue to grow, they are looking to appoint an Assistant Buyer to join their commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their procurement career within a supportive and mission-led organisation.

Role Overview:

As Assistant Buyer, you will play a key role in supporting procurement across a range of residential development projects. Working closely with the commercial team, you will help manage supplier relationships, coordinate material orders, and support efficient purchasing practices across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the procurement of materials and subcontractor packages for housing developments

• Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely processing and delivery

• Support the maintenance of supplier records and performance tracking

• Liaise with site teams to ensure material requirements are met in line with build programmes

• Monitor procurement schedules and contribute to cost reporting

• Ensure compliance with internal procurement procedures and reporting standards

• Support process improvement initiatives and commercial team collaboration