Senior Buyer - Buying Desk

Client Relationship: 31 days from award to verbal offer accept

Time to Fill: 4 weeks 3 days from award to verbal offer accept

Our client said…

I recently worked with Dan to fill a Senior Category Buyer position. He delivered three excellent candidates, making it hard for us to choose just one.

Adam Heal, Group Supply Chain Manager

About the Client

Summary

• Wates Group is a leading privately-owned construction, residential development, and property services business in the UK.

Size

• Turnover: £1.6bn, Employees: 3,800, Established: 1897.

About the Job

Reason for Vacancy

• A new role created as part of the Group Supply Chain Manager’s restructuring and upskilling of the central procurement team.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic management of a portfolio of group material and equipment agreements.
• Experience of direct construction materials procurement, with the ability to commute weekly to Newberry.
• Some understanding of strategic procurement or category management experience from a reputable construction company.

Our Approach

We provided our Plan 3, Contingent recruitment service, working alongside other agencies to identify, qualify, and present suitable candidates.

Clients choosing this product receive the following level of service:

• Candidate Interview: Approach candidates electronically and by phone, qualifying them against key competencies.
• Search Depth: Contact recently registered candidates, advertise on job alerts, and utilize our database network, LinkedIn feed, and job boards.
• CV Format: Client Selection Criteria, Risks, and Assessment of Suitability, with a dedicated Account Manager.
• Shortlist Timescale: Within 1 week.

In Summary

Shortlisted 4 CVs within three days, interviewed 2 candidates, and successfully offered and appointed the preferred candidate.

This was the first time working with Adam and his team, and we were impressed with the services provided.