Buyer

1 day ago

Telford, United Kingdom Persimmon Homes Full time

From the commitment we pour into our homes, to the belief we bring to supporting amazing careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible. Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills and release your potential.

We’re Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 100 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving local communities across the UK and delivering around 15,000 homes a year. We have 30 operating businesses in England, Wales and Scotland, three house-building brands and three off-site manufacturing facilities.

**We’re looking for people like you, and this could be your opportunity to start Building Your New Possible.**

**What is the role?**

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Commercial Team. This role typically reports to the Buying Manager and / or the Technical / Commercial Director.

The purpose of the role is to assist in the material purchasing for sites for the region through effective and efficient controls whilst working under guidance from the Group Procurement team.

**The role will include**:

- To primarily be responsible for the buying for at least 6 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
- Keeping abreast with latest building products and new legislation so that we may maintain company standards
- Expediting deliveries on behalf of Site Manager to ensure build programmes not delayed
- Ensuring orders are raised in accordance with Persimmon Group Procurement Procedures so that the business maintains consistency and quality of build
- Utilising the Persimmon Group COINS system and assist the Quantity Surveyor to set up new sites and establish budgets, allowing management to predict site profitability
- Liaising with other departments on time to ensure sites run efficiently (Construction, Sales, Customer Care, Accounts)
- 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
- On occasion to deputise for the Senior Buyer to provide support and assistance to the team

**What experience, qualifications and skills are we looking for?**
- Previous experience in a similar role
- HNC/ONC (Btec)
- Proven negotiation skills
- Ability to be proactive in a fast-paced business environment
- Experience and knowledge of tendering and contracting policies
- Valid UK driving licence

**What’s in it for you?**

The Salary & Benefits package
- Salary competitive (DOE)
- Company car or car allowance
- Contributory pension
- Life cover
- Healthcare
- Bonus

**Persimmon are Proud Sponsors of Team GB**

**No Agencies please** - Persimmon will not accept speculative CVs as a means of introduction
- Persimmon is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination._
- Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best._

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