Job Ref: 215818238

Date: 2022-02-15 13:03:54

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In a Nutshell…

We have a new opportunity for a Buyer to join our team at Vistry Housebuilding, at our Northern Home Counties office. As our Buyer, you will be responsible for supporting the efficient running of the materials and some sub-contract purchasing function and co-ordinate with other departments to ensure financial control of all materials and sub-contracts purchased for building operations. This must be within full compliance of the Best Practice procedures and the Company's Health, Safety & Environmental Policies.

We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements.

Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you…

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
Agile working arrangements possible for this role
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 days per annum
Free private healthcare from your start date
Company contributory pension scheme
Life assurance – 3 x your annual salary
Sharesave scheme
Cycle to work scheme – up to £3000
Support with a professional membership
Denplan, GymFlex and many more…In return, what we would like from you…

Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
Experience working within a residential house builder as a Buyer
Good understanding or building regulations and legal obligations
Good knowledge of construction methods and materials
Strong mathematical and IT skills
Ability to analyse information
Good understanding of budget management
Negotiating and networking skills
Excellent communications skills
Able to work under pressure
Good team working skills
Accurate with an eye for detail
Able to work extra to meet deadlines as per business needsMore about the Buyer role…

Ensure the procurement of all sites/buying phases are continually monitored against budget
Produce site specific material schedules and material orders
Monitor material order values against budget values and address large variations with the Buying Manager
Ensure tender process is adhered to for new sites/phases in line with the regions tendering/procurement policy
Continually monitor price agreements to ensure they remain competitive
Continually monitor supplier performance and regularly meet with main suppliers
Place orders for showhome materials before pre-start meetings if required to meet showhouse programme dates
Process site purchase orders for replacement materials and produce monthly reports detailing expenditure
Ensure the invoice checking procedure is being carried out and where necessary negotiate credits
Monitor the goods received sheets and liaise with build and site managers to ensure correct completion procedures are maintained
Complete stock valuation exercise as required
Monitor material lead times, keeping build and site managers informed, instigate forward material allocation when necessary
Maintain site call-offs and carry out regular stock takes to ensure site stocks remain cost effective
Maintain general specification for the regions housing range and ensure compliance with divisional general specification
Manage all amendments to specification as and when required
Monitor plant levels and ensure it is off lined when no longer needed
Ensure the efficient running of the sub-contract purchasing system
Maintain a library of standard house type sub-contract schedules.
Manage estimating functions for production of accurate estimated costs for housing, roads and sewers
Ensure the material database is kept up to date
Ensure material tender lists are prepared in conjunction with the build department, and to the approval of the Regional Buying Manager / Commercial Manager
Ensure tenders are checked and comply with site specification and current trade specifications, and the tender drawings for the site include the Vistry Homes standard details
Produce reports comparing tender prices obtained, and analyse how they compare to the viability
Report to the Regional Buying and Commercial Managers on the tender enquiry status and seek authorisation to place sub-contract orders
Ensure all material orders are processed efficiently
Ensure copies of approved material tenders lists, authorised tender enquiry summaries and cost valuation reports are kept on record
Continually monitor sub-contractor performance by liaising with build and surveying personnel
Ensure company procedures are followed with termination of any material suppliers and seek to replace with an alternative material supplier within budgetary levels
Provide support to Senior Buyers and ensure the efficient running of the buying team
Ensure you keep up to date with legislation changes and attend training as when required
Deal with queries from site managersFinally, let's tell you about us…

Vistry Group came together at the start of 2020, bringing together the energy, talent and deep-rooted experience of Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Vistry Partnerships. With a wide range of skills, experience and backgrounds – we have come together to live our values of Integrity, Caring and Quality.

We are all about people, and it is our people, around 3000 of us, who have created a UK top-five housebuilder, with a five-star rating. We care about the wellbeing of our people and we value diversity and inclusion, seeking to create a supportive, dynamic environment where talented and dedicated people can develop their career.

Inclusion and diversity are paramount to us here at Vistry Group – we firmly believe that this culture nurtures stronger performances across the wider business. All of our applicants and employees are treated fairly and respectfully, regardless of any protected characteristic/s. If you require assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during your application process with us, then please do not hesitate to contact us – we will always be happy to help.

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