Are you a detail-focused and driven Buyer seeking your next opportunity in the housing industry? We are partnering with a well-established housing developer who is looking for a Senior Buyer to become a key member of their dynamic team.
Responsibilities:
Lead pre-start meetings, including presenting relevant Health & Safety documentation
Support the broader Commercial and Buying teams by exploring new products, solutions, and industry innovations
Act as the Deputy for the Buying / Procurement Manager when needed, helping to develop sales specifications for each project
Negotiate and agree on price specifications with key manufacturers and suppliers, preparing CPC1 (Material Costs) documentation and providing material schedules based on working drawings
Place material orders and procure additional materials not included in schedules, managing supplementary orders and analysing any cost or quantity variations
Coordinate plant orders by collaborating with the Construction Director to plan site layout and setup
Requirements:
At least five GCSE passes at grades A–C, including English and Maths
Demonstrated experience working with a contractor or residential house developer in a procurement or buying role
Solid understanding of building regulations and legal requirements
Comprehensive knowledge of construction methods and materials
Strong mathematical skills and proficient in IT, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Sound understanding of budget management
Excellent negotiating and networking abilities
Desirable:
Degree in Construction or similar
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 COINS
Benefits:
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
How to apply:
Please submit an up to date copy of your CV and one of the team will be in contact to discuss further