Material Buyer - residential

MATERIALS BUYER
Engage Construction is represent a well established, large housebuilder based in Watford who produce award winning new homes throughout Hertfordshire.
Due to an internal promotion, the Commercial department requires the Assistance of an experienced Materials Buyer to manage up to two projects, reporting to the Senior Materials Buyer.
Duties & responsibilities:
??? 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
??? 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
??? Raise office and Sales and Marketing orders
OFFER
??? Competitive Salary
??? Competitive Bonus Scheme
??? Company Car or Cash Allowance
??? Hybrid working from home
??? Annual Health Assessment
??? Private Medical Insurance - Single Cover
??? 26 days holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years continuous service up to 29 days)
??? Choice of Flexible Benefits
??? Enhanced Family Friendly Policies