Buyer

6 months ago

Newport, United Kingdom Rhinorecruitment.com Full time

My client is a regional build contractor who has been established since 1986. Acting as main contractor in the South Wales region and specialise in new build residential development for registered social landlords across the region.

Their near 40 year involvement in this sector has enabled them to develop strong relationships and reputations with their client base and supporting supply chain, which has aided in the development of 1000's of new homes.

**The Role**

They are looking for a Buyer with proven experience in the residential sector, of project values in range from £2m - £8m, with preferably good exposure in affordable housing.

**The responsibilities**

As a buyer, you will be under the support and direction of the Project Quantity Surveyor and the wider construction and commercial team. You will be responsible to manage the commercial buying resources of the assigned projects to maximise forecast gross margin through the placement and control of material and plant hire contracts.

Develop and implement an agreed procurement strategy for each project.

Develop this strategy into regular procurement meetings with the commercial team, with the aim of maximising price efficiencies in the market, whilst taking into account production/lead-in times, waste and delivery logistics.
- Develop and implement companywide agreements with our supply chain partners for building materials and plant hire, in conjunction with our current project and future forecasts.
- Meet, establish and maintain working relationships with our supply chain representatives and seek new partners where deemed required.
- Lead the vetting process of potential new partners.
- Review current ordering strategy and processes, from site to office teams with the aim to improve current practices to improve efficiencies and accuracy of ordering.
- Monitor the performance of supply and our partners through each project. Develop a scoring matrix to ensure expected service standards are maintained.
- Keep up to date with market conditions in relation to material and plant hire and adapt our strategy where necessary in the event of unexpected changes
- Where rebate scenarios are in existence within our procurement, our Buyer will lead and coordinate the receipts of these rebates and file them to the accounts department for processing.
- Generally, aid the commercial, estimating, accounting and finance departments where necessary, to resolve invoice queries and disputes that arise and to advise on future product selection.
- Maintain a high level of communication and liaison with the project team to manage risk and identify solutions to overcome early warnings and other operational matters
- Liaison with the Purchasing department who is responsible for material and plant

**Qualifications**
- Previous experience within the role, with at least 5 years experience, preferably within the affordable housing sector and/or care
- Advantageous HND qualified, CIPS qualified or working towards
- Confident individual with proven organisational and communication skills and the ability to coordinate activities in a fast-paced construction environment
- Excellent organisation and self-management skills, self-motivated, flexible and with an enthusiastic approach to work
- Good aptitude to negotiate with supply chain partners and form long-lasting relationships based on trust, collaboration and integrity.
- Sound knowledge of associated departments, such as estimating, accounts, commercial and finance within a main contractor organisation.

**Salary and Benefits**
- Salary of between £35-45k.
- 3% pension contribution, 26 days + bank holidays, mileage and a health and wellbeing support setup for all employees

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AWR45374

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