Location: Birmingham
We are looking to appoint a proactive and detail-focused Assistant Buyer to join our Procurement & Supply Chain team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your procurement career within a leading construction business, supporting projects across multiple sites and helping to deliver value through effective purchasing and supplier engagement.
Working closely with project teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, you will play a key role in managing purchase orders, supporting tender activities, maintaining supplier relationships, and driving efficiencies across the procurement process. You will also contribute to wider procurement initiatives including sustainability, innovation, and supply chain development.
Key Duties
- Raise and manage purchase orders through preferred supplier agreements, ensuring timely and accurate processing of requisitions from project teams.
- Support projects by liaising with suppliers and site teams to resolve enquiries relating to orders, deliveries, and procurement activities.
- Assist with tender processes, including obtaining quotations, analysing supplier submissions, and identifying value-adding opportunities.
- Monitor compliance with procurement processes and preferred supplier agreements, supporting effective risk and cost management.
- Promote innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement through engagement with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
About You
You will be a well-organised and motivated individual with strong attention to detail and an interest in procurement and supply chain management.
You will bring:
- Experience working within a procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or multi-site business environment.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; experience of ERP systems is desirable.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
- A methodical approach, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- An interest in digital procurement tools, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What we can offer you
- Competitive salary
- 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
- 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
- Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
- Life Assurance
- Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
- 2 days volunteering opportunities
- Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional membership fees
- Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
- Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
- Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
- Dental Insurance
- Travel insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions.
Who we are
Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment.
It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application.
We are proud to announce that we have retained our Investors in Diversity Silver Award.
Please note that this role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance which includes identity, employment history, and criminal record checks.
Please note we do not have a sponsorship licence.
We look forward to receiving your application
