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Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey
At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all.
Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey
At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all.
With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.
Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people.
Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.
Job Summary
To negotiate and procure all materials, superstructure sub-contractors and plant to ensure that the business unit output programme is carried out professionally and within budget. Ensure adequate resources on site to build the product in accordance with the planned programme.
Monitor and evaluate supplier performance and take any appropriate action. Benchmarking tenders to ensure that market value is being achieved. Maintaining budgets on a monthly basis, alongside the QS.
Primary Responsibilities
Scheduling and quantifying materials and labour
* Prepare and/or check material schedules from house type drawings and liaise with site management on any later amendments and revisions.
* Negotiate and place orders for materials/suppliers and superstructure sub-contractor on a competitive tender basis.
* Negotiate and place orders for hiring any plant e.g. forklifts, generators etc. and maintain the monthly plant accrual report.
* Ensure all specifications and programmes are complied with and that quality is not compromised.
* Monitor invoicing procedures and resolve any issues in conjunction with the Finance Department.
* Work with all suppliers and superstructure sub-contractor orders to negotiate best deals where appropriate and work with other departments to improve cost effectiveness.
Supplier Management
* Assist in the evaluation of supply markets and suppliers on a regional and national basis.
* Ensure terms of supplier agreements are fully met in respect of delivery, quality and price.
* Oversee site stock on a regular basis.
* Monitor material quality and the performance of suppliers in conjunction with site based staff.
* Assist in providing feedback to suppliers outlining where an unacceptable standard of materials or performance has been
* identified.
* Assist in the management and communication of National Agreements to the Business Unit including the collection of
* rebate claims.
Commercial
* Negotiate with suppliers and superstructure sub-contractor to achieve the best possible commercial outcome.
* Assist in seeking ways to take cost out of the Business (Value Engineering).
* Assist in the processing of invoice queries and customer option order payments.
* Contribute to the Budget process with up to date pricing and forecast information.
* Set up and maintain Bills of Quantities, Material Schedules and use COINS orders.
* Liaise with Housing Associations to agree Specifications on a site by site basis.
General
* Develop awareness of continuing product development in light of changes in legislation i.e. building regulations, etc.
* Attend PMIP meetings, specification and any other relevant meeting as required under the Company’s Operating
* Framework & Commercial Manual.
* Undertake regular site visits to support the production team.
Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements
* Application of Best Practice Procurement Tools and Techniques.
* Awareness of Building Regulations, NHBC requirements and Health & Safety Legislation.
* IT literate – including Microsoft Office and web based applications.
* Experience in the procurement and purchase of materials, sub-contractor and plant is preferred.
* Some experience in design packages would be beneficial.
What We Offer At Taylor Wimpey
At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.
We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.
We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work.
If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey.
Inclusivity Statement
As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.
Internal Applicants
Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
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