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