As a Buyer, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and work with suppliers to develop robust commercial agreements for goods and services.
What you'll do
Day to day, the role will involve:
* Placing orders with suitable suppliers for specified materials, ensuring goods are delivered on the required date and purchased at the most competitive rates and within budget.
* Acting as a conduit between suppliers and internal customers to develop strong supplier partnerships.
* Consolidating the purchases of materials to achieve maximum economic benefit.
* Monitoring supplier performance for key spend areas and developing reporting opportunities.
* Ensuring orders are placed correctly where negotiated agreements with suppliers and manufacturers are in place.
* Close liaison with site teams, actioning site requests for materials and authorising all site call-offs.
* Ordering and authorising the hiring of plant and small tools.
* Monitoring site conditions, materials stock levels and reporting these back to the business.
What you'll need
You will have proven experience working as a Buyer in a similar role in a construction environment with strong analytical skills and attention to detail, including the ability to build and maintain relationships with business stakeholders and suppliers.
In addition, you will:
* Have an understanding of eSourcing systems, e.g., Coins.
* Have a knowledge of procurement policies and procedures.
* Have negotiation and influencing skills.
* Be highly organised and articulate.
* Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Have the ability to clearly communicate business requirements to all stakeholders.
What you'll receive
* Total pension contributions up to 20%.
* Career progression and professional development opportunities.
* 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
* The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
* A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
* Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
* A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
* Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
* One paid volunteering day each year.
* Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
* An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
* Support from mental health first aiders.
* A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.
Who we are
YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:
* Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
* YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants, and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community.
* YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy, and environmental sectors.
* YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing, and exhibition space.
* Plus a number of other retail, environmental, and specialist businesses.
Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.
We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.
If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.
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