At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.
There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Thames Gateway Division, is looking to recruit a Senior Buyer to join the Division’s Commercial department.
The Role
Reporting to the Commercial Director, the role of Senior Buyer supports with the day to day management of procurement costs for the division, compliance with group purchasing arrangements, collection of rebates and the setting and monitoring of materials budgets to deliver the business unit output in the most timely, efficient and cost effective manner possible.
Principal accountabilities of the role include:
1. Ensuring competitive procurement of materials and plant as dictated by individual project specifications
2. Administering and assist with monitoring of Material Rebate claims
3. Monitoring supplier performance
4. Preparing Contract Material Budget
5. Monitoring and reporting on Material Budget as contract progresses
6. Issuing tender enquiries and analysing quotations
7. Preparing material take-off from contract drawings
8. Preparing material schedules on Excel for supplier and site use
9. Production of computer generated Purchase Orders
10. Issuing orders to enable waste management systems to be implemented on sites
11. Collating and submitting statistical analysis as required
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
Experience
12. Previously held Buying role with knowledge of take offs, schedules and budgets required
Qualifications and Training
13. Current CSCS card or equivalent
14. GCSE English and Mathematics grade A-C/4+ or equivalent
Skills and Aptitude
15. Strong communication and listening skills
16. Excellent attention to detail
17. Ability to work on own as well as part of a team
18. IT literate, proficient in MS Word and Excel with the ability to adapt to new systems
19. Ability to work to deadlines under pressure
20. Able to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders at all levels
21. Committed to diversity and inclusion
The Role and Working Conditions
22. Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked
23. Office based role, with travel within the Divisional area
24. Ability to travel to development sites as and when required
25. Please note this role is subject to a basic DBS and financial pre-employment checks
In return we can offer you:
26. Competitive salary
27. Competitive car allowance
28. Optional salary sacrifice car scheme
29. Competitive annual bonus
30. Contributory pension scheme
31. 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
32. Holiday purchase scheme
33. Access to discounts and benefits portal
34. ShareSave Scheme
35. Cycle to Work Scheme
36. Life assurance
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications is received.