Buyer

BUYER – HOUSING CONSTRUCTION – ROYSTON

A genuinely fantastic opportunity for a Buyer or Senior Buyer to join a new residential developer in Royston. The Buyer will be office based with some flexibility overseeing new build housing projects units across the region.

Salary £45k to £70k depending on experience along with package.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the procurement of plant and materials for our residential developments.
• Help issue accurate purchase orders and enquiries using our internal systems.
• Track requisitions against buying schedules and report delays or issues.
• Liaise with suppliers and maintain positive working relationships.
• Work with Commercial, Technical, Accounts and Construction teams to align procurement activity with programme needs.
• Compiling monthly CVR\’s, budget reviews, cost comparisons, replacement orders, waste report and procurement reports
• Help maintain procurement data, compliance checks and invoice reconciliation
• Contribute to new procurement initiatives, including bulk buying and supply chain engagement.
• Resolve on-site issues quickly and effectively.
• Adhere to our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality.
• Deal with telephone calls to/from suppliers
• Issue drawings to various suppliers for quotations
• You will be responsible for requesting quotations from suppliers for sites to obtain best price
• Assist with invoice and order queries
• Carry out monthly site visits
• Raise office and Sales and Marketing orders
• Rebate Administrative ticking processes where appropriate
• Customer Care orders/tracker

Essential Skills, Qualities and Experience

• A qualification in procurement, construction, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good MS Office suite & COINS skills and confidence using procurement platforms
• Clear communication skills and a proactive approach to resolving issues
• Commercial awareness and the ability to prioritise under pressure
• A 5+ years proven background in new build housing buying preferable.
• Proven ability to manage projects and deliver quality work on time, within budget.
• Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously.
• Thorough, with strong attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of UK construction materials and suppliers.
• Strong Time management skills with an ability to prioritise.
• Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels.