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.
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