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Bespoke Civils Solutions
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Northampton, Northamptonshire
Buyer
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Salary: From £40,000 to £45,000 per annum |
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Overview
Our client a house builder with an excellent reputation in the market and they are currently in the market for a Materials Buyer to join the busy Commercial team Reporting to the Senior Buyer, you will manage an efficient materials purchasing process on multiple sites. You will be expected to: Prepare all procurement duties and exercises Be aware of new materials to the market which would assist the business Schedule and place material and plant orders with Group National Suppliers where appropriate or general suppliers, optimising cost and quality. Attend internal pre-start meetings and Team Meetings as required Check Architects/Engineers drawings for discrepancies and compliance with the required material specification. Thereafter resolving any queries with the relevant consultants/Technical department. Ensure correct specifications are being used Produce material cost schedules and budgets with cost codes for new sites and as required, and to review material cost codes to ensure budgets are not exceeded Produce schedules for material enquiries, sending to suppliers for costing and assessing quotations and supplier’s schedules to ensure they are correct, prior to placing the respective orders Project and report material cost increases as they arise Resolve invoice queries with the Accounts department Carry out material Stock Takes on site in line with Valuation Periods and produce reports as required Attend site meetings to ensure there are no problems with supplies/materials Raise office, Sales, Customer Care and Marketing orders Skills required: Qualified to NVQ Level 4 or higher Must carry a valid CSCS card Methodical, conscientious and organised Experience in Housebuilding Works to deliver high standards Please apply as directed and someone will be in touch if your application is shortlisted.