About this job
Job description
Summary
Our Buying team is pivotal in shaping the success of our homes and communities across the UK. Buyers are responsible for sourcing and procuring construction materials and services at competitive prices while maintaining quality and adhering to project timelines. You’ll develop procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, control costs, ensure quality standards, optimise the supply chain, and maintain compliance with regulations.
About Taylor Wimpey
Taylor Wimpey is one of the UK’s largest and most respected housebuilders. We’re committed to building high-quality homes and vibrant communities across the country. From inclusive working practices to award-winning training, we’re proud to invest in our people and our future.
About the Trainee Scheme
As an Assistant Trainee Buyer, you’ll:
- Work with other teams to ensure building materials are available on time and within agreed limits
Gain hands-on experience in key areas such as:
- Tender Process: Review drawings, analyse tenders, and negotiate with contractors
- Budgets: Create and manage Excel budgets, utilise systems
- Order Placement: Chair meetings and facilitate order placements
- Payments: Generate payment batches, address invoice queries, and draft certificates
- Conduct valuations, reconcile costs and compile comprehensive reports
- Group Deals: Attend Buyer meetings, complete annual reports for suppliers
- Collaborate across teams, turning challenges into opportunities and forging connections that last a lifetime
The Programme
The Trainee Programme is a structured development pathway lasting between two and four years, depending on your entry level and progression. It combines on-the-job experience with formal training to build the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to step into an Assistant Buyer role.
Throughout the programme, you will:
- Complete a two-year professional skills course at our dedicated Training Hub in Solihull.
- Follow a structured development plan with clear milestones for salary progression.
- Take part in regular reviews with your line manager to track progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Gain exposure to other departments across Taylor Wimpey.
- Join the Early Talent community as a programme ambassador, representing Taylor Wimpey at careers fairs and school events.
- Have the opportunity to apply for the Kings Trust Million Makers programme
Job requirements
- 2:1 Degree in a Built Environment or Construction Related Course
- A Full UK Driving License or an ability to get to remote site locations independently.
- Willingness to travel between sites and around your business unit area.
- Full Right to Work in the UK.