Buyer

Hays Specialist Recruitment ,
Bristol, Bristol
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Buyer, 5 Star House builder, North Bristol Your new company This well-established 5 star national house builder are one of the leading organisations in their field. They boast a large, diverse workforce with a wealth of opportunity for career development and progression. Due to continued success they are looking to recruit a Buyer be office based out of North Bristol. This is a great opportunity to join at an exciting time for this business and be part of the strong team they have forged over recent years. Your new role Reporting to the Senior Buyer you will be part of the commercial team managing cost-effective building, with your focus on procurement of quality materials and sub-contract package for the right price. You will usually be responsible for up to two live development sites and your main duties and responsibilities will include; 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 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 Provide site material accruals on a monthly basis Compile quarterly material valuations for presentation to the Surveyor to be incorporated in the respective valuation meetings Resolve invoice queries with the Accounts department Carry out material on site checks and produce reports as required Attend site weekly to ensure there are no problems with supplies/materials What you'll need to succeed For the best chance of success with this role you will have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role within the construction industry. Ideally with some specific project experience in the residential developer market. You will have a genuine passion for construction and likely hold a HND or higher in a related subject. What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, reputable business where you will enjoy the benefits of being part of a great team and receive a remuneration package that is extremely competitive along with the security of a strong project pipeline and a network of offices across the UK and a strong financial position. If you are a driven, focused and innovative individual who has the knowledge and experience to perform this role to the highest standards then please apply now and I will be in touch for a confidential discussion. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you but you could be interested in a new position in the near future, please contact us for a confidential discussion on how our expertise can assist with your career aspirations Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

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