In a Nutshell
We have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join our team within Vistry Kent, at our West Malling office. As our Buyer, you will provide a full range of cost control and financial reporting duties on all aspects of materials for construction work. Alongside the Senior Buyer, you will be accountable and responsible for the performance of the sites in your control.
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 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
A proven background in a purchasing role
Ability to build productive stakeholder relationships
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver quality work on time, within budget
Commercially astute with a proven ability to manage costs
Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously
Strong written communication skills
Strong numeric and analytical skills
Thorough, with strong attention to detail
Excellent communications skills
Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work
Good team working skills
Accurate with an eye for detail
Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
Desirable
Working towards professional membership (CIPS or equivalent)
Knowledge of construction regulations and legislation
Knowledge of construction methods and materials
Experience of COINS desirable
Proficient in MS Office packages, experience using bid writing software is desirable
More about the Buyer role
Ensure quality and performance of materials fall in line with acceptable standards.
Consolidate purchases of materials to achieve maximum economic benefit.
Encourage and develop wherever feasible, negotiated agreements with supplier and manufacturers.
Inform other departments of all relevant information regarding changes in materials, major price movements, delivery lead times and individual supply situations.
To purchase where appropriate in accordance with Group purchase deals.
Identify and 'take off' where necessary materials.
Prepare all relevant documentation, procuring additional materials not covered by schedules and placing supplementary orders
Send out enquiries for appropriate materials, collate and analyse quotations.
Place orders with suitable suppliers for specified materials.
Placing orders for plant equipment as required by site, including negotiating prices by liaising with the Construction Director for the compound layout/site set-up
You will be responsible for preparing the CPC1 (Materials Costs) which includes;
Providing/obtaining material schedules from working drawings
Preparing the tender list for major materials
Preparing all of the tender documentation and letters
The analysis of quotations resulting from tender enquiries
Inputting material schedules on to the appropriate computer systems
Producing materials budgets for surveyors
Advise Surveyors costs for budgetary purposes.
In conjunction with the Site Manager, progress the delivery of supplies in order to comply with the site building programme.
Resolve any discrepancies that may arise between orders, goods received and invoices. Also make decision on this account and authorise payments.
Attend site meetings at key stages in order to review general progress on site and to decide on any future action necessary.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure whilst maintaining commercial awareness.
Establish, monitor and ensure payment of negotiated rebate agreements as allocated.
Study and analyse markets to make recommendations of possible specification changes which would represent savings without detracting from quality requirements.
Liaise with other departments and disciplines to establish or improve supplier and inter-department relations.
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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