Buyer - Material and Plant

2 months ago

Farnborough, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Candidate required: Buyer – Residential    
Start date: Immediate
Industry: Construction professionals South
Location: Farnborough
Salary & package dependant on experience: £DOE + Package  
The role & about the client:
 
On behalf of our client, ITS Building People (Southampton) are searching for an experienced Buyer to join a Farnborough based residential developer.
 
Due to sustained and continuous growth as well as an order book stretching well past 2025 they are looking to add to their commercial team.

You will report directly to the Commercial Manager and will be an experienced Construction Buyer with residential experience.
 
Principal accountabilities of the role include:

To primarily be responsible for the buying for at least 2-4 sites of varying complexity ensuring Site Managers queries and requisitions are processed promptly and efficiently to ensure build programmes and quality are maintained
Scheduling of materials from drawings to raise purchase orders for Site Managers to call off, accurately and efficiently to maintain building on time and within budget
Producing material cost analysis to ensure competitive prices and budgets are maintained to add to the profitability for the region
Keep abreast with latest building products and new legislation so that we may maintain company standards
Ensuring orders are raised in accordance with Group Procurement Procedures so that the business maintains consistency and quality of build
Liaison with other departments on time to ensure sites run efficiently
Comply with responsibilities as defined in the Group’s Health, Safety & Environment Policy and ensure compliance with the same throughout the team to promote safety in the way we build projects
Ensure that the buying team are allocated tasks, where quality of work will need to be verified to maintain it is completed to a good standard within company guidelines
Given proven experience the role will involve mentoring and training junior members of the team and developing their skills to a sufficient level where they can take on more responsibility and add value to the team, thus improving productivity within the region
On occasion provide assistance to the Technical / Commercial Director when making key business decisions and attend regular regional meetings as the relevant subject expert Essential

A confident and numerate professional who has previous Buyer experience within a construction company working on residential projects
Be self-motivated, asks questions, wants to learn and has a good work ethic
Must be adaptable, have a strong and consistent management style with the site teams and supply chain
Confident negotiation skills
Full Driving licence is essential  
 Training/Progression opportunities:

Opportunities to progress into Senior Buyer level role  
Where a range of rate of pay is quoted the level of experience, qualifications & related training required is the minimum required in order to qualify for the lowest rate of pay quoted.
 
How to apply:  Please send an up-to-date CV in strict confidence or contact me on (phone number removed)/(phone number removed)  
 
The ITS Group is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome all applicants and are committed to an inclusive environment for all

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