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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

Assistant Buyer

Salary Range
£25,291 - £43,000
£2,108 - £3,583 / mo

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Location Base
Watford, East of England, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Assistant Buyer McMullen - Borehamwood

Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive salary & benefits

Our state of the art head office, with onsite gyms, cafeteria and fitness studios.

  • Competitive salary, with confidence of working for an established and growing company.
  • Company Pension Scheme.
  • Private Healthcare.
  • Opportunity for progression within the business.
  • An opportunity to work on some of the nation’s most exciting Construction projects.
  • Dedicated Training & Development Department.
  • A stimulating & dynamic environment.
  • Newly refurbished Gym & Multi-purpose Studio in Head Office.
  • Full (fully-subsidised) gym timetable inc.: spin, boxing, circuits, reformer pilates, yoga
  • Fully Subsidised Cafeteria.
  • Team bonding events.
  • Sporting Events – perfect for the keen cyclist/runner.

Assistant Buyer
Location: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

The JRL Group encompasses 14+ divisions delivering bespoke solutions for the most complex construction projects nationally. Over two decades the JRL Group has grown from a company specialising in sub and superstructure packages to a business that offers managed integrated construction solutions, with an annual turnover in excess of over £750m.

An amazing opportunity for a person looking to progress with a well-established in-house Buying team.

Role & Responsibilities:
Reporting into the Procurement team, the Assistant Buyer will support the team with the procurement of materials associated with our major unitised façade projects.

Duties will include:

  • Assisting with the procurement of materials within budgets on time to progress works on site.
  • Assisting with the production of monthly budgetary control reports on all materials purchased for each site.
  • Scheduling of materials and completion of requisitions.
  • Ensuring all materials are purchased on time, to specification and at the best price available.
  • General administrative duties.
  • The ability to work to strict deadlines.
  • The ability to contribute positively to a team as well as being self motivated and to be able to work on their own initiative.
  • Able to carry out basic tasks on a computer & Excel.
  • Ensuring all documentation meets formal requirements and required standards.
  • Sorting, storing and retrieving electronic and hard copy documents on behalf of the team.

Training will be provided.

With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, the JRL Group is the right place for you.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Buyer roles across JRL Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,291 - £43,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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