Buyer Role - House Builder - Carlisle - 07980 006 436 Reporting To: Buying Manager Team: Commercial Based in: Carlisle This client is an award winning house building developer, they operate on a regional basis (Cumbria) delivering quality high spec houses from 2 - 5 beds. They deliver between 650 and 850 units a year. They are one of the largest and most highly respected house builders in the UK. Over the course of their time in the construction housing market, they have built an excellent reputation for quality in everything they deliver. This client have a fantastic reputation for quality and they have won a large number of awards. They ensure each employee reaches their full potential within their organisation and they deliver high-quality training programmes to everyone from entry-level trainees to experienced professionals. Role Purpose: To manage the end to end buying process, negotiating and assessing products and supplies to gain commercially viable solutions and practices to maximise profits Key Accountabilities Provision of effective supply chain management Manage the material and supplier tendering process Production and issue of detailed tender documents that include all relevant information, drawings and specifications Assessment and sourcing of high quality products and supplies Management of Site Material budget Provision of feedback to key colleagues on cost, quality and availability of materials Gain understanding of exact requirements for each development meeting specifications Conduct key meetings agreeing specific materials and flow of material requirements feeding into planning submission documentation Manage and monitor the supply of materials against requirements and quality standards and update material supply on appropriate materials with accuracy and in a timely fashion Provision of updates on new material developments and availability Monitor, assess and communicate impacts of future regulatory requirements Candidate requirements Ideal but not essential - Good working knowledge of the house building industry Experience of supply chain management Function/Title Experience of managing and negotiating with multiple suppliers Significant working knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation Experience of researching building materials Excellent communication skills Attention to detail Good IT skills Salary Details Circa £30-40k dependent on experience 25% bonus potential Car or car allowance Pension - 5% employer contribution rising to 7% with length of service 34 days annual leave including bank holidays Private healthcare Please contact me if you have any questions on 07980 006 436 To see all my live job lists or see up to date construction news don't hesitate to add me on LinkedIn Alexandra Smith at AndersElite is a commercial specialist recruitment consultant with over 9 years' experience within the Commercial sector. Alexandra works within the building and civil engineering markets. To register your interest in this excellent career opportunity, please submit your most recent CV to myself or call me if you have any questions on 07980 006 436 for a confidential discussion |