Assistant Buyer

**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.