My client, a housing developer with a great reputation and working culture, are currently seeking a Senior Buyer. The have a strong pipeline for the next 3/5 years and are currently looking to expand the business.
The role of Senior Buyer supports with the day to day management of procurement costs for the business, compliance with purchasing arrangements, collection of rebates and the setting and monitoring of materials budgets to deliver the output in the most timely, efficient and cost effective manner possible.
Responsibilities:
Ensuring competitive procurement of materials and plant as dictated by individual project specifications.
Administering and assist with monitoring of Material Rebate claims.
Monitoring supplier performance.
Preparing Contract Material Budget.
Monitoring and reporting on Material Budget as contract progresses.
Issuing tender enquiries and analysing quotations.
Preparing material take-off from contract drawings.
Preparing material schedules on Excel for supplier and site use.
Production of computer generated Purchase Orders.
Issuing orders to enable waste management systems to be implemented on sites.
Collating and submitting statistical analysis as required.
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
Experience:
Significant housebuilding experience
Previously held Buying role with knowledge of take-offs, schedules and budgets required