At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage materials purchasing for large-scale housing developments and ensure quality and cost efficiency.
- Company: Join a top-tier developer known for delivering high-quality homes.
- Benefits: Flexible working, competitive salary, and great career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a growing commercial team.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in the housing industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement and a keen eye for detail.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
I am currently seeking a Buyer for my client, a tier 1 developer, based out of their Kings Langley office. The client has a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, the office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. The split is typically 3 days in the office, 1 day on site and 1 day working from home.
With a watching brief on choice of materials, cost, customer satisfaction and sales, their Commercial team has one objective, to deliver best quality homes, at the best possible cost. The Buyers’ work is fundamental to the continued viability as a business and presents a fast-moving challenge that will exercise your creativity and commercial flair to the full.
Reporting to the Senior Buyer, you will manage an efficient materials purchasing process on at least two sites, which will be large scale traditional build housing developments. The division is in a fantastic position having multiple live sites with numerous sites starting in the near future, having secured land and planning applications being successful. They currently have a commercial team of in excess of 20, which consists of Quantity Surveyors, Estimators and Materials Buyers, with the buying team currently at a head count of 3 and soon to be 4.
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.
- Check Architects/Engineers drawings for discrepancies and compliance with the required material specification.
- Resolve any queries with the relevant consultants/Technical department.
- Ensure correct specifications are being used
- Project and report material cost increases as they arise
- Carry out material on site checks and produce reports as required
- Produce material cost schedules and budgets with cost codes for new sites and as required
- Review material cost codes to ensure budgets are not exceeded
- Produce schedules for material enquiries
- Provide site material accruals on a monthly basis
- Compile quarterly material valuations for presentation to the Surveyor
- Resolve invoice queries with the Accounts department
- Attend site weekly to ensure there are no problems with supplies and/or materials
This is a fantastic opportunity with a 5* housebuilder, offering flexible working in addition to excellent prospects for progression.
Buyer in Watford employer: Kenna Recruitment Ltd
As a leading developer in the UK, our client offers an exceptional work environment for an Assistant Site Manager, characterised by a strong commitment to employee development and a collaborative culture. With opportunities to work on significant residential projects, employees benefit from competitive remuneration, comprehensive training programmes, and a supportive team atmosphere that fosters professional growth and innovation.
