Job Description
Materials Buyer – Residential Construction
Location: Hertfordshire (St. Albans)
Salary: £40,000 to £50,000
U&P are recruiting a Buyer to join one of the nation’s leading 5-star Residential Developers at their regional office in Hertfordshire. As part of the Commercial team, you will be responsible for the purchasing of materials for developments across the region with the objective of sourcing the very best quality products at the best price. This role would suit a candidate who has some experience of commercial procurement and is looking to further develop their career within an organisation that truly values its employees and customers.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Working with group level and local suppliers to schedule material orders, optimising cost and quality at all times.
2. Resolving material specification queries with technical teams to ensure that correct specifications are being used.
3. Producing material cost schedules and budgets for developments and reviewing regularly to ensure that budgets are not exceeded.
4. Requesting quotations and schedules from material suppliers and assessing to ensure suitability.
5. Keeping aware of any material cost increases and forecasting accordingly.
6. Attending development sites to carry out checks on materials and suppliers, producing reports as required.
7. Keeping up to date with new materials and products.
Required Skills and Experience:
1. Qualified to NVQ Level 4 (or higher) and carry a valid CSCS card.
2. Excellent attention to detail, being able to gather, interpret and present data confidently.
3. Methodical, conscientious and well organised.
4. Strong IT skills, including working knowledge of computer systems within the commercial environment.
5. Ability to work on own initiative.
6. Excellent communication skills, in person, written and over the phone.
7. Able to build effective working relationships and be professional in dealing with internal and external customers.
This position represents a great opportunity to join a company that offers an excellent benefits package which, on top of base salary, includes:
* Hybrid work environment
* Bonus Scheme
* Private Medical Cover
* Company Car Allowance
* 26 days’ holiday
* Choice of Flexible Benefits to suit your situation
For further information please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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