Buyer

A regional housebuilder have an opportunity for a Materials Buyer to join their commercial team for a 9 month fixed term contract (start July). The company have a healthy pipeline of work with plans to grow as a business over the next 5 years.

Buyer role

Reporting to the Procurement Manager you will deliver a commercial procurement strategy in line with the business plan and business direction and growth. You will support the commercial team, input and advice to deliver cost efficiencies and fulfil the procurement function ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to.

Duties and responsibilities:

Support value added and cost-control culture throughout the Company
Adhere to robust processes and procedures in a consistent manner across all divisions that deliver a tight rein on cost control via the supply chain
Support the procurement lifecycle of the business
Preparing and sending out enquiries for materials and selected Sub-Contract services
Assist with the sub-contractor tender process, analyse tenders, compare figures with budget estimates
Lead negotiations of terms with suppliers
Support the commercial team with preparing site budgets
Control and produce a full material pre-start budget for sign off
Preparing and issuing main scheduled material orders
Manage general daily order requirements and handle resolution of monthly invoice queries
Manage material take offs and scheduling of bulk materials
Regularly attend team meetings and site visits to ensure the production team have the procurement support required and support them in managing any discrepancies
Managing hired plant requirements, monitoring and reporting
Policing and enforcing specification adherence
Consistently conduct pricing exercises and explore new opportunities
Review tender drawings and input to any amends required or raise any red flags
Create, cultivate and develop a portfolio of suppliers

Skills and experience:

Previous housebuilding experience
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Commercially focused with a passion for identifying costs, risks and opportunities
Takes accountability for decisions and evaluates opportunity to enhance company profitability
Passion for our homes and products
Professional and knowledgeable with the ability to build trust and credibility with people and suppliers
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Cost awareness and ability to support the team in managing, reporting and providing commentary on budgets
Implement the commercial strategy, working closely with the Directors to achieve business plan
Good understanding of procurement processes
COINS experience advantageous

The company are offering a competitive salary, dependant on level of experience, car allowance, salary sacrifice option, pension up to 7%, 25 days leave, company bonus scheme and additional company benefits.

If you are interested in the role, and would like to apply, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece on (phone number removed) or apply via the link