Buyer in Abbots Langley

My client, a house builder, are seeking a Buyer. Reporting to the Senior Buyer, you will manage an efficient materials purchasing process on up to two sites. You will be expected to: * Prepare all procurement duties and exercises * Be aware of new materials to the market which would assist the business * Schedule and place material and plant orders with Group National Suppliers where appropriate 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 the required material specification. Thereafter resolving any 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 as required, and to review material cost codes to ensure budgets are not exceeded * Produce schedules for material enquiries, sending to suppliers for costing and assessing quotations and supplier’s schedules to ensure they are correct, prior to placing the respective orders * Project and report material cost increases as they arise * Provide site material accruals on a monthly basis * Compile quarterly material valuations for presentation to the Surveyor to be incorporated in the respective valuation meetings * Resolve invoice queries with the Accounts department * Carry out material on site checks and produce reports as required * Attend site weekly to ensure there are no problems with supplies/materials * Raise office and Sales and Marketing orders To be successful in the role, we are looking for: * Someone with similar experience working for a house builder * Qualified to NVQ Level 4 or higher * Numerate with attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate preparation of budgets * Methodical, conscientious and organised * Works to deliver high standards * Strong IT skills, including working knowledge of computer systems within the commercial environment * The 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 in dealing with internal and external customers * Excellent telephone skills