In a Nutshell…
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join our team within Vistry Merseyside & Cheshire West, at our Warrington office. As our Senior Buyer, you will provide a full range of cost control, forecasting and financial reporting duties on all aspects of materials supply and plant for construction work within your region. Working closely with the wider Commercial team, you will be responsible for the performance of the sites within your control.
We would consider a Buyer for this role too.
Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you…
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
2 Volunteering days per annum
Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
Share save and share incentive schemes
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…In return, what we would like from you…
Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
5 or more GCSE passes at grades A - C, including English and Mathematics
Proven length of experience working for a contractor or residential house developer in a buying role
A good understanding of building regulations and legal obligations
A good knowledge of construction methods and materials
Strong mathematical and IT ability. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
Good commercial sense
Willingness to go above and beyond to meet deadlines as and when the business requires itDesirable…
Degree in Construction or similar, or,
HNC / ONC in Construction or similar
Member of the Chartered Institute of Building, or working towards full membership
Working towards being a chartered member of the Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS)
Experience of COINSMore about the Senior Buyer role…
Manage, coach and develop the Assistant Buyer to create a high-performing and efficient team, working closely with key stakeholders within the business
Lead the pre-start meetings, including the presentation of relevant Health & Safety documentation
Deputise for the Buying / Procurement Manager where necessary and assist with the production of sales specifications for each project
Agree the price specification with manufacturers of key suppliers, preparing the CPC1 (Material Costs) including providing material schedules from working drawings
Input material schedules onto the relevant system and produce material budgets for the Surveying team
Place material orders and procure additional materials not covered by schedules and place supplementary orders, analysing any variations
Place plant orders by liaising with the Construction Director for compound layout and site set-up
Produce cost reports and provide analysis of material costs for completion
Ensure all materials are delivered to sites in line with current build programmes, specification and are purchased at competitive prices in line with the company's group & regional deals where applicable.
Monitor material order values against budget values and address large variations with the Regional Buying Manager.
Ensure the tender process is adhered to for all new sites/phases in line with the regions tendering/procurement policy.
Continually monitor price agreements to ensure they always remain competitive.
Continually monitor supplier performance and hold regular meetings with main suppliers.
Process site purchase orders for replacement materials and produce monthly reports detailing expenditure.
Monitor the goods received sheets and liaise with build and site managers to ensure correct completion procedures are maintained.
Continually monitor material lead times, keeping build and site managers informed, instigate forward material allocation when necessary.
Manage site call-offs and carry out regular stock takes to ensure site stocks remain cost effective.
Manage estimating functions for production of accurate estimated costs for housing, roads and sewers.
Ensure material tender lists are prepared in conjunction with the build department, and to the approval of the Regional Buying Manager / Commercial Manager/
Ensure tenders are checked and comply with site specification and current trade specifications, and the tender drawings for the site include the Bovis Homes standard details.
Report to the Regional Buying Manager / Commercial Manager on the tender enquiry status and seek authorisation to place sub-contract orders.
Continually monitor sub-contractor performance by liaising with build and surveying personnel.Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us…
We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.
Join us in making Vistry.
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