Buyer

My client, a house builder, are seeking a Buyer. Reporting to the Senior Buyer, you will manage an efficient materials purchasing process on up to two sites.

You will be expected to:

• Prepare all procurement duties and exercises
• Be aware of new materials to the market which would assist the business
• Schedule and place material and plant orders with Group National Suppliers where appropriate or general suppliers, optimising cost and quality.
• Attend internal pre-start meetings and Team Meetings as required
• Check Architects/Engineers drawings for discrepancies and compliance with the required material specification. Thereafter resolving any queries with the relevant consultants/Technical department.
• Ensure correct specifications are being used
• Produce material cost schedules and budgets with cost codes for new sites and as required, and to review material cost codes to ensure budgets are not exceeded
• Produce schedules for material enquiries, sending to suppliers for costing and assessing quotations and supplier’s schedules to ensure they are correct, prior to placing the respective orders
• Project and report material cost increases as they arise
• Provide site material accruals on a monthly basis
• Compile quarterly material valuations for presentation to the Surveyor to be incorporated in the respective valuation meetings
• Resolve invoice queries with the Accounts department
• Carry out material on site checks and produce reports as required
• Attend site weekly to ensure there are no problems with supplies/materials
• Raise office and Sales and Marketing orders

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:

• Someone with similar experience working for a house builder
• Qualified to NVQ Level 4 or higher
• Numerate with attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate preparation of budgets
• Methodical, conscientious and organised
• Works to deliver high standards
• Strong IT skills, including working knowledge of computer systems within the commercial environment
• The ability to work on own initiative
• Good communication skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally
• Professional and pleasant manner in dealing with internal and external customers
• Excellent telephone skills