Buyer
- Employer
- Confidential
- Location
- Wokingham
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 20 May 2022
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- Specialist Area
- Buyer
- Sector
- Construction
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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Buyer
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At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success and our goal is to provide a rewarding and fulfilling career in line with our values of quality, service and trust. In addition to this we are committed to being a more inclusive employer and invite applications from a variety of backgrounds.
There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK's largest house builders. Our Thames Valley Division, located in Reading is looking to recruit a Buyer to join the Division's Commercial department.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Commercial, the role of Buyer supports with the day to day management of procurement costs for the division, compliance with group purchasing arrangements, collection of rebates and the setting and monitoring of materials budgets to deliver the business unit output in the most timely, efficient and cost effective manner possible.
Principle accountabilities of the role include:
* Ensuring competitive procurement of materials and plant as dictated by individual project specifications.
* Administering and assist with monitoring of Material Rebate claims.
* Monitoring supplier performance.
* Preparing Contract Material Budget.
* Monitoring and reporting on Material Budget as contract progresses.
* Issuing tender enquiries and analysing quotations.
* Preparing material take-off from contract drawings.
* Preparing material schedules on Excel for supplier and site use.
* Production of computer generated Purchase Orders.
* Issuing orders to enable waste management systems to be implemented on sites.
* Collating and submitting statistical analysis as required.
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
Experience
* Previously held Buying role with knowledge of take offs, schedules and budgets required.
Qualifications and Training
* Current CSCS card or equivalent
* GCSE English and Mathematics grade A-C/4+ or equivalent
Skills and Aptitude
* Strong communication and listening skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Ability to work on own as well as part of a team
* IT literate, proficient in MS Word and Excel with the ability to adapt to new systems
* Ability to work to deadlines under pressure
* Able to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders at all levels
* Committed to diversity and inclusion
The Role and Working Conditions
* Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked.
* Office based role, with travel within the Divisional area.
* Ability to travel to development sites as and when required.
In return we can offer you:
Competitive salary
Company car / car allowance
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received
When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.
At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success and our goal is to provide a rewarding and fulfilling career in line with our values of quality, service and trust. In addition to this we are committed to being a more inclusive employer and invite applications from a variety of backgrounds.
There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK's largest house builders. Our Thames Valley Division, located in Reading is looking to recruit a Buyer to join the Division's Commercial department.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Commercial, the role of Buyer supports with the day to day management of procurement costs for the division, compliance with group purchasing arrangements, collection of rebates and the setting and monitoring of materials budgets to deliver the business unit output in the most timely, efficient and cost effective manner possible.
Principle accountabilities of the role include:
* Ensuring competitive procurement of materials and plant as dictated by individual project specifications.
* Administering and assist with monitoring of Material Rebate claims.
* Monitoring supplier performance.
* Preparing Contract Material Budget.
* Monitoring and reporting on Material Budget as contract progresses.
* Issuing tender enquiries and analysing quotations.
* Preparing material take-off from contract drawings.
* Preparing material schedules on Excel for supplier and site use.
* Production of computer generated Purchase Orders.
* Issuing orders to enable waste management systems to be implemented on sites.
* Collating and submitting statistical analysis as required.
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
Experience
* Previously held Buying role with knowledge of take offs, schedules and budgets required.
Qualifications and Training
* Current CSCS card or equivalent
* GCSE English and Mathematics grade A-C/4+ or equivalent
Skills and Aptitude
* Strong communication and listening skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Ability to work on own as well as part of a team
* IT literate, proficient in MS Word and Excel with the ability to adapt to new systems
* Ability to work to deadlines under pressure
* Able to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders at all levels
* Committed to diversity and inclusion
The Role and Working Conditions
* Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked.
* Office based role, with travel within the Divisional area.
* Ability to travel to development sites as and when required.
In return we can offer you:
Competitive salary
Company car / car allowance
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received
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