BUYER - HOUSING CONSTRUCTION - ROYSTON
A genuinely fantastic opportunity for a Buyer or Senior Buyer to join a new residential developer in Royston. The Buyer will be office based with some flexibility overseeing new build housing projects units across the region.
Salary £45k to £70k depending on experience along with package.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the procurement of plant and materials for our residential developments.
* Help issue accurate purchase orders and enquiries using our internal systems.
* Track requisitions against buying schedules and report delays or issues.
* Liaise with suppliers and maintain positive working relationships.
* Work with Commercial, Technical, Accounts and Construction teams to align procurement activity with programme needs.
* Compiling monthly CVR's, budget reviews, cost comparisons, replacement orders, waste report and procurement reports
* Help maintain procurement data, compliance checks and invoice reconciliation
* Contribute to new procurement initiatives, including bulk buying and supply chain engagement.
* Resolve on-site issues quickly and effectively.
* Adhere to our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality.
* Deal with telephone calls to/from suppliers
* Issue drawings to various suppliers for quotations
* You will be responsible for requesting quotations from suppliers for sites to obtain best price
* Assist with invoice and order queries
* Carry out monthly site visits
* Raise office and Sales and Marketing orders
* Rebate Administrative ticking processes where appropriate
* Customer Care orders/tracker
Essential Skills, Qualities and Experience
* A qualification in procurement, construction, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Good MS Office suite & COINS skills and confidence using procurement platforms
* Clear communication skills and a proactive approach to resolving issues
* Commercial awareness and the ability to prioritise under pressure
* A 5+ years proven background in new build housing buying preferable.
* Proven ability to manage projects and deliver quality work on time, within budget.
* Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously.
* Thorough, with strong attention to detail.
* Good knowledge of UK construction materials and suppliers.
* Strong Time management skills with an ability to prioritise.
* Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels.