Buyer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Buyer

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Location:

Surrey
Region:
South East

To negotiate and procure all materials, labour and plant to ensure that the business’ unit output programme is carried out professionally and within budget. Ensure adequate resources on site to build the product in accordance with the planned programme. Monitor and evaluate Supplier performance and take any appropriate action.

• Resource Management
• Liaise with the Sales and Design and Planning Departments with regard to specification on a site-by-site basis, advise on cost and availability of materials and products and produce specifications
• Liaise with Production Management in respect of the programming and delivery of material supplies
• Scheduling and quantifying materials and labour
• Prepare material schedules from house type drawings and liaise with site management on any later amendments and revisions
• Negotiate and place orders with material suppliers on a competitive tender basis
• Ensure all specifications and programmes are complied with and that quality is not compromised
• Negotiate and place orders for hiring any plant e.g. forklifts, dumpers etc and maintain a plant register where appropriate
• Monitor invoicing procedures and resolve any issues in conjunction with the Finance Department
• Work with all suppliers to negotiate best deals where appropriate and work with other departments to improve cost effectiveness
• Monitor and evaluate stock, quality of materials and subcontract performance
• Oversee site stock on a regular basis
• Monitor material quality and the performance of suppliers in conjunction with site based staff
• Provide feedback to suppliers outlining where an unacceptable standard of materials or performance has been identified
• Provide feedback to subcontractors outlining where an unacceptable standard of performance has been identified in the control, usage and any wastage of materials provided

• Ensure aware of continuing product development in light of changes in legislation i.e. building regulations etc
• Attend pre start, specification and any other relevant meeting as required under the Company’s Growing Wiser procedure
• Undertake regular site visits
• Any other duties as required by the Commercial Director

• Team working
• Negotiation skills
• Business acumen
• Attention to detail
• Planning

• Aware of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health and Safety requirements
• Experience in the procurement and purchase of materials
• IT skilled

We are an equal opportunities employer.