Sub Buyer

Position: Subcontract Buyer
Location: Glen Parva

In a Nutshell…

We have a great opportunity for a Subcontract Buyer to join our team within Vistry South East Midlands, at our office in Enderby, Leicestershire. As our Subcontract Buyer, you will be responsible for working on numerous Housing and Retirement Village Schemes throughout the South East Midlands Region, involving predominately procurement of Sub-Contract packages.

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 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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
Christmas company shutdown
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
Previous experience and knowledge of procurement within the Housing Sector is essential
A background in working within a commercial team
Good commercial awareness
A good understanding of building contracts (JCT), development agreements and domestic sub-contracts
An understanding of building regulations and legal obligations
Good knowledge of construction methods and materials
Good interpersonal skills, particularly in negotiating
Strong mathematical and IT ability. Good working knowledge of Microsoft office packages
Knowledge/experience of using COINS or similar is advantageous but not essential as training will be provided
Ability to assess and analyse information
Good communication skills
Good team working skills
Effective organisational skills

More about the Subcontract Buyer role…

Placement of Sub-Contract Orders in accordance with budget, specification, and programme constraints whilst also adhering to our group deal requirements wherever possible.
The above will include creation of trades tender lists, producing enquiry packages, negotiating best price, and comparing returned tenders to present to the commercial/site team(s) ahead of arranging (and chairing) pre-order meetings.
Raising Low Value sub-contract orders.
Liaise with our Group Supply Chain, managing and developing sub-contractor relationships, whilst promoting the best interests of Vistry Group.
Review potential gaps in supply chain/risks.
Manage preferred and approved sub-contractor lists.
KPI review and reporting.
Assisting procurement manager in providing subcontract package information relevant to other departments, including Group, as and when may be required.
Production of buying reports detailing profit/loss against allowance.
Procurement Schedule management and upkeep on relevant sites.
Obtaining and providing data for sustainability reporting to relevant parties.
Carrying out value engineering exercises against specified trades/materials.
Inform Head of Commercial of any occasions where loss of rebate may occur.
Attend hand over meetings for new schemes.
Any other reasonable buying department related tasks as directed by the Head of Commercial or referred to in the Buying Procedures Manual.

Dependant on experience the successful applicant may be considered for the role of Senior Subcontract Buyer, in which case the additional tasks will form part of the role…

Managing standard document project templates for sub-contracts.
Identify potential new sub-contractors.
Manage negotiation of sub-contract amendments. Review with MQS/HoC.
Manage Scope library.
Compile information for Group rebate info collection.
Compile information for Group procurement pipeline report.
Assist Pre-Con with sub-contractor lists for future tenders.
Attend Pre-Con bid meetings and design hand overs.
Potentially interviewing and appointing staff (with Head of Commercial).
Potentially managing probation…