Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.
We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

ABOUT US:

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.
Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.
We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.
Galliford Try’s Asset Intelligence business works predominantly within the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure market, focussing on Defence, Water, Energy, Transport and Telecommunications sectors. We deliver multi-site security programs, and our expertise in the planning, design and delivery processes, together with our CNI Security knowledge and experience, enables us to efficiently deliver fully integrated physical and electronic security programmes and portfolios of work on critical operational assets
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Specialist Services business please contact Chloe Phillips on chloe.phillips@gallifordtry.co.uk.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.
We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.
Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.
A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Buyer to join the team at Galliford Try within our Asset Intelligence Business.

Ideally, you will based in or around the Warrington area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

• Support the end-to-end procurement process, from requisition through to purchase order, using Oracle Procurement Cloud.
• Assist Buyers and the Procurement Manager in sourcing materials, plant, and subcontractor services for construction projects.
• Liaise with site teams and project managers to understand procurement needs and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, and delivery schedules, and escalate any supply chain risks.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, including order tracking, invoice matching, and delivery confirmations.
• Conduct price comparisons, obtain quotes, and prepare cost analyses to support value-for-money decisions.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with approved suppliers and subcontractors.
• Assist in preparing procurement reports, supplier audits, and compliance reviews as required.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with internal policies, contract requirements, and legal regulations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.