I am recruiting an experienced Buyer to join a niche, privately owned business, based in Ellesmere Port. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, this is an exciting opportunity for a talented and ambitious Buyer, with a background in the build or construction industry, to become part of an industry leading commercial team, at the forefront of the industry. Following a period of extensive growth, the successful applicant will play a pivotal role in operations, ensuring the smooth procurement and cost management of all projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Site Procurement: Handle the full site procurement process, including scheduling from technical drawings, tendering, and placing orders within budget and deadlines.
- Cost Management: Manage plant and prelim costs across various sites.
- Variation Orders: Manage variation orders as they arise.
- Invoice Management: Appraise invoices and address any recurring discrepancies.
- Site Audits: Conduct monthly stock and specification audits on site visits.
- Group Support: Assist the Group Procurement Manager in maintaining and upholding group deals and specifications.
- Market Analysis: Maintaining knowledge of the changing market place to continually achieve competitive prices and investigate new sources of supply.
Experience/ Skills Required:
- Proven experience (3-5 years minimum) in a similar role within a housebuilder or main contractor.
- HNC in a construction-related subject.
- Experience with procurement software (COINS preferred).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel.
- Experience estimating and taking off from working drawings.
- Familiarity with NHBC standards is preferred but not mandatory.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Flexibility for travel to sites across the group.
Benefits:
- Annual Bonus plus Company Car
- 25 days holiday increasing to 30 days with service
- Company pension scheme
- Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance
- Be part of a privately owned company driving innovation in homebuilding.
- Contribute to the development of high-quality residential projects.
- Work in a collaborative environment that values your skills and ambitions.
- Competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.
This is a full-time role based on site in Ellesmere Port. Working hours are 8.30am-5.30p Monday t o Thursday and 8.3.am-3.30pm on Fridays.
Buyer
£35,000-£45,000 plus company car
Ellesmere Port
JM/00268