Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Overview

The Commercial team deals with everything to do with cost-effective building, including quantity surveying, estimating, procurement and material buying.

With a watching brief on choice of material, cost, customer satisfaction and sales, the Commercial team – which comprises Estimators, Quantity Surveyors and Material Buyers – has one objective: to deliver best‑quality homes at the best possible cost.

Reporting to the Senior Buyer, you will manage an efficient materials purchasing process on up to two sites.

• Prepare all procurement duties and exercises
• Stay informed of new materials in the market that could benefit the business
• Schedule and place material and plant orders with Group National Suppliers 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 material specifications, and resolve 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 review cost codes to ensure budgets are not exceeded
• Prepare and review material enquiries, sending them to suppliers for costing and evaluating quotations and supplier schedules before placing orders
• Track and report material cost increases as they arise
• Provide monthly site material accruals
• Compile quarterly material valuations for presentation to the surveyor for inclusion in valuation meetings
• Resolve invoice queries with the accounts department
• Conduct material on‑site checks and produce reports as required
• Visit sites weekly to ensure there are no supply/material problems
• Raise office and sales‑and‑marketing orders

• Qualified to NVQ Level 4 or higher
• Must carry a valid CSCS card
• Numerate with attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate budget preparation
• Methodical, conscientious and organised
• Works to deliver high standards
• Strong IT skills, including working knowledge of computer systems within the commercial environment
• 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 when dealing with internal and external customers
• Excellent telephone skills

• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover – Single Cover
• Annual Medical Health Assessment
• 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years of continuous service up to 29 days)

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We create a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

Here is where you'll be based, whether that's an office or one of our sites.