Buyer

2 weeks ago

Newton Hill City and Borough of Wakefield, United Kingdom Vistry Group PLC Full time
In a Nutshell…
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Buyer to join our team within Vistry West Yorkshire, at our office in Wakefield. As our Buyer you will be responsible for the procurement of materials and plant to the Company's exact requirements, ensuring goods are delivered on the required date and purchased at the most competitive rates within the available budget allowance.
Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you…
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private Healthcare
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Competitive contributory pension scheme
Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary
Share incentive schemes
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…In return, what we would like from you…
Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
A proven background in a purchasing role within the housing / construction industry
Ability to build productive stakeholder relationships
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver quality work on time, within budget
Commercially astute with a proven ability to manage costs
Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously
Strong written communication skills
Strong numeric and analytical skills
Thorough, with strong attention to detail
Excellent communications skills
Good team working skills
Accurate with an eye for detail
Knowledge of construction regulations and legislations
Knowledge of construction methods and materials
Experience of COINS desirable
Proficient in MS Office packages, experience using bid writing software is desirable
More about the Buyer role…
Ensure quality and performance of materials fall in line with acceptable standards.
Consolidate purchases of materials to achieve maximum economic benefit.
Encourage and develop wherever feasible, negotiated agreements with supplier and manufacturers.
Inform other departments of all relevant information regarding changes in materials, major price movements, delivery lead times and individual supply situations.
To purchase where appropriate in accordance with Group purchase deals
Identify and "take off" where necessary materials.
Send out enquiries for appropriate materials, collate and analyse quotations.
Place orders with suitable suppliers for specified materials.
Advise Surveyors costs for budgetary purposes.
In conjunction with the Site Manager, progress the delivery of supplies in order to comply with the site building programme.
Resolve any discrepancies that may arise between orders, goods received and invoices. Also make decision on this account and authorise payments.
Attend site meetings at key stages in order to review general progress on site and to decide on any future action necessary.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure whilst maintaining commercial awareness.
Establish, monitor and ensure payment of negotiated rebate agreements as allocated.
Study and analyse markets to make recommendations of possible specification changes which would represent savings without detracting from quality requirements.
Liaise with other departments and disciplines to establish or improve supplier and inter-department relationsFinally, let's tell you a bit more about us…
We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most.
You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry.
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