Buyer, Business

Overview

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There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Thames Valley Division, located in Reading, is looking to recruit a Buyer to join the Division’s Technical/Commercial department. Reporting to the Commercial Director, the role of Buyer supports the day-to-day management of procurement costs for the division, compliance with group purchasing arrangements, collection of rebates and the setting and monitoring of materials budgets to deliver the business unit output in a timely, efficient and cost effective manner.

• Ensuring competitive procurement of materials and plant as dictated by individual project specifications.
• Administering and assist with monitoring of Material Rebate claims.
• Monitoring supplier performance.
• Preparing Contract Material Budget.
• Monitoring and reporting on Material Budget as contract progresses.
• Issuing tender enquiries and analysing quotations.
• Preparing material take-off from contract drawings.
• Preparing material schedules on Excel for supplier and site use.
• Production of computer generated Purchase Orders.
• Issuing orders to enable waste management systems to be implemented on sites.
• Collating and submitting statistical analysis as required.

• Previously held Buying role with knowledge of take offs, schedules and budgets required.

• Current CSCS card or equivalent
• GCSE English and Mathematics grade A-C/4+ or equivalent

• Strong communication and listening skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work on own as well as part of a team
• IT literate, proficient in MS Word and Excel with the ability to adapt to new systems
• Ability to work to deadlines under pressure
• Able to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders at all levels
• Committed to diversity and inclusion

• 12 months - Fixed Term
• Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked
• Office based role, with travel within the Divisional area
• Ability to travel to development sites as and when required
• Please note this role is subject to a basic DBS and financial pre-employment checks

• Competitive salary
• Competitive car allowance
• Optional salary sacrifice car scheme
• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• Share Save Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Earn and Learn Opportunities

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.

• Entry level

• Contract

• Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries:
  Construction