Assistant Buyer

Southend, Essex
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Keep projects moving—and your career progressing.

At Hill, our Buying Team plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, cost-effective developments. As an Assistant Buyer, you’ll support procurement across a range of residential projects—helping make sure the right materials are in the right place, at the right time, for the right value.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role with lots of variety. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to manage orders, resolve queries, and support project schedules. In return, we’ll support you to develop your commercial knowledge, systems confidence, and supply chain expertise.

What you’ll do:

Support the procurement of plant and materials for residential developments

Help issue accurate purchase orders and enquiries using our internal systems

Track requisitions against buying schedules and report delays or issues

Liaise with suppliers and maintain positive working relationships

Work with Commercial, Technical, Accounts and Production teams to align procurement activity with programme needs

Assist with budget reviews, cost comparisons, and procurement reports

Help maintain procurement data, compliance checks and invoice reconciliation

Contribute to new procurement initiatives, including bulk buying and supply chain engagement
What we’re looking for:

A qualification in procurement, construction, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Good Excel skills and confidence using procurement platforms

Clear communication skills and a proactive approach to resolving issues

Commercial awareness and the ability to prioritise under pressure

A team player with a willingness to learn and grow
What you’ll get:

26 days holiday

Private healthcare and wellbeing platform

Hill Incentive scheme and retail discounts

Volunteering days and continuous learning opportunities

A high-performing and supportive team culture

competitive salary and package
Why Hill?

At Hill, we offer more than just a job — we offer the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact. Every person here contributes to delivering sustainable, high-quality homes and shaping vibrant communities across the UK.

Our culture is underpinned by our values:

Ambition
– we set bold goals and support each other to exceed them

Impact
– we focus on delivering meaningful outcomes

Agility
– we move quickly, adapt confidently, and embrace change

Collaboration
– we work together to achieve more, sharing success along the way
As a privately owned business, we’re able to move with pace and purpose. We invest in people, support career growth, and empower individuals to lead from wherever they stand. Hard-working, driven people thrive here — and are recognised for what they deliver and how they deliver it.

Join Hill and be part of a forward-thinking, values-led team. Together, we’re not just building homes — we’re building a lasting legacy.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and can provide adjustments throughout the recruitment process

Job Info
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Job Title:
Assistant Buyer
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Southend, Essex
Salary:
Competitive
Posted:
Sep 11th 2025
Closes:
Oct 12th 2025
Sector:
Construction
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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