Purchasing Officer - Housebuilder
£35,000 - £40,000
We are looking for an experienced Purchasing / Procurement / Buying Officer for a full-time permanent role with our retained client Rosewood Homes & Properties, a housebuilder company who are based in Livingston.
Applicants must have relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within the homebuilder/construction sector, and be looking for a role where their contribution will be extremely important within the organisation. Please note that applicants must also be able to drive and be on the road to be able to attend periodic site visits as and when required, and the position is 4 days in the Livingston office and 1 from home as a starting point and this is something that can also be looked at again further down the line.
Experience in all of the below areas is not essential but you will ideally have knowledge and experience in more of it than you do not. Applications received will go directly to the hiring board within Rosewood Homes, and so If you are invited to interview it will be because they have seen information in your CV and your employment history and background that will have been of interest to them for this opening.
- Sourcing, selecting and negotiating the best package in terms of quality, price, terms, deliveries and service with suppliers
- Preparation and processing of purchase orders and documents in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Planning and managing inventory levels of materials and products in conjunction with the Site.
- Review of requisitions from the Site ensure required materials are ordered on a timely basis
- Preparing and maintaining documentation required for equipment/facilities on hire and to ensure off-hire at the correct time
- Monitoring and co-ordinating deliveries of items between suppliers to ensure all items are delivered to site/store on time
- Maintaining accurate records for purchasing and for any claims from faulty/short delivered material
- Sourcing sub-contractors and control of sub-contractor contract documentation
- Confirming purchase invoices match purchase orders and proof of delivery paperwork
- Collecting and reporting statistics to measure commodity and/or supplier performance
- Assisting with shipment/transportation related discrepancies and variances
- Maintaining/Developing supplier relationships
- Reconciling or resolving price discrepancies
- Assisting in the development of specifications for equipment, materials, and services to be purchased
- Monitoring and reviewing purchasing budgets
- Procuring the best possible materials/supplies at the best possible price
- Sourcing vendors, negotiating contracts, discounts, payment terms and ensuring prompt delivery
- Sourcing new vendors for better quality products/items as well as better prices.
- Forecasting levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels
- Forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities
- Obtain quotes and process requisitions materials and equipment on Retail/Development projects
- Obtain quotes and appoint Sub-Contractors and Specialist trades for Retail/Development projects (Including issuing drawings for tendering)
- Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, and building and maintaining good relationships and develop credit accounts with them.
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
- Meet with sales representatives from the various suppliers to compare their products and prices.
- Prepare reports weekly i.e. Delivery/Hire schedules
- Organise snagging by Sub-Contractors and order any materials required for Retail/Development projects
- Obtain quotes and organise Training for employees
- Fleet Management (i.e. maintenance, Mot, road tax etc.)
- Maintain business website (i.e. Properties for sale, new blogs, news on new and completed developments)
- Organise any Marketing requirements i.e. new build developments etc.
Applications must be made via response to this advert and to Realise Recruitment and not sent to Rosewood Homes otherwise your application will not be processed via the Group Applicant Tracking System for this vacancy as we are internally handling the whole process. At their request no telephone calls to the Rosewood office regarding this vacancy as they are unable to handle them.
Applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence. If you feel that you meet the requirements for this role and would like to apply, please do so through the link provided.