Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer Location: Magor, South Wales Sector: Residential Housebuilding Contract: Full-time The Opportunity A great opportunity for an Assistant Buyer to join a well-established residential housebuilder delivering high-quality homes across South Wales, the Three Counties and the South West. With a strong pipeline of private and affordable housing developments, this role offers long-term stability and genuine career development within a growing business. Based from the head office in Magor, you’ll support the procurement function and play a key role in ensuring materials are sourced efficiently, competitively and in line with live project programmes. Role Overview You will support the procurement team with: * Purchasing building materials and components for residential developments * Sourcing materials and obtaining competitive supplier quotations * Supporting supplier negotiations and maintaining strong relationships * Ensuring timely delivery of materials to site in line with build programmes * Maintaining accurate procurement records and purchase orders * Liaising with construction teams to forecast material requirements * Supporting cost control and efficient supply chain processes About You * Strong organisational and time management skills * Understanding of procurement or supply chain processes * Confident communicator with good negotiation skills * Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel * High attention to detail and accuracy * Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment * Experience within construction or housing is beneficial but not essential * Relevant qualification in procurement, business administration or similar advantageous Company Profile You’ll be joining a quality-driven residential housebuilder with a strong regional presence and a reputation for delivering well-designed homes. The business focuses on sustainable development, long-term partnerships and creating a supportive working environment where individuals can grow and progress. What’s in it for you? * 📈 Long-term career progression within procurement * 🏡 Exposure to residential new build and affordable housing projects * 🤝 Supportive and structured team environment * 🌴 Holiday allowance and benefits package * 🌱 Opportunity to grow within a stable, expanding business About Walker & Sloan Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, work closely with housebuilders and contractors across the UK, handling all applications with complete confidentiality