Assistant Buyer
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- CaterhamJob Type: Full timeIn a Nutshell...We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Buyer to join our team within Vistry South East, at our office in Caterham, Surrey.
As our Assistant Buyer, you will assist and support the Buyer/s to ensure specified materials are available on site to meet programmes and assist with the efficient running of the material purchasing function.
This must be within full compliance of the Best Practice procedures and the Company's Health, Safety & Environmental Policies.We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible.
We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.
Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you...Competitive basic salary and annual bonusCompany car, car allowance or travel allowanceSalary sacrifice car scheme available to all employeesUp to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service2 Volunteering days per annumPrivate medical insurance, with employee paid coverEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leaveCompetitive pension scheme through salary sacrificeLife assurance at 4 x your annual salaryShare save and share incentive schemesEmployee rewards portal with many more benefits...In return, what we would like from you...Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and QualityA good understanding or building regulations and legal obligationsA good knowledge of construction methods and materialsStrong mathematical and IT abilityAbility to assess and analyse informationGood business senseGood understanding of budget managementExcellent communications skillsAble to work under pressure, and accept criticism of workGood team working skillsAccurate with an eye for detailNegotiating and networking skillsWilling to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require itDesirable...HNC/ ONC or Degree in ConstructionMember of the Chartered Institute of Building, or working towards full membership, or,Working towards being a chartered member of the Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS)Understanding of changes to regulations and legislationMore about the Assistant Buyer role...
Assist the Buyer/s to ensure materials are delivered to sites in line with site programmes and specification and are purchased at competitive prices.Produce site specific material schedules.Assist the Buyer/s in the collation of documentation and issuing of material tender enquires for new sites/phases.Assist the Buyer/s in the assessment and comparison of material quotations.Process new material orders.Process site purchase orders for replacement materials and assist in production of monthly reports detailing expenditure.Work with the Buyer to research new products.Carry out the invoice checking procedure and where necessary negotiate credits.Assist the commercial team in the management of aged debt.Continually monitor material lead times, keeping build and site managers informed, instigate forward material allocation when necessary.Assist with site call-offs.Provide general assistance to the Commercial department as and when required.Assist the site teams in chasing deliveries, keeping build and site managers informed of any delays.Provide support for Sub-Contract packages.
Preparing tender information, chasing tender returns, raising low value orders and chasing the return of signed orders.Support the bid team in chasing tender returns & providing material check prices.Attend departmental meetings as required.Deal with queries from site managers.Maintain open lines of communication with colleagues in other departments.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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