Vistry Group
Buyer
Job Location
Kembrey Park, United Kingdom
Job Description
We have a new opportunity for a Buyer to join our team within Vistry Cotswolds, at our Lotmead site in Swindon. As our Buyer, you will be responsible for the procurement of materials and plant to the Company's exact requirements, ensuring goods are delivered on the required date and purchased at the most competitive rates within the available budget allowance. As a Buyer, you will provide a full range of cost control and financial reporting duties on all aspects of materials for construction work. You will be accountable and responsible for the performance of the sites in your control.
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 bonusCompany car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role)Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidaysPrivate HealthcareEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leaveCompetitive contributory pension schemeLife assurance - 4 x your annual salaryShare incentive schemesEmployee rewards portal with many more benefits...
In return, what we would like from you...
Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and QualityA proven background in a purchasing roleAbility to build productive stakeholder relationshipsProven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver quality work on time, within budgetCommercially astute with a proven ability to manage costsAble to work as part of a team as well as autonomouslyStrong written communication skillsStrong numeric and analytical skillsThorough, with strong attention to detailExperience of COINSProficient in MS Office packages, experience using bid writing software is desirableExcellent communications skillsAble to work under pressure, and accept criticism of workGood team working skillsAccurate with an eye for detail
Desirable -
Working towards professional membership (CIPS or equivalent)Knowledge of construction regulations and legislationsKnowledge of construction methods and materialsPrevious experience on multi-phased schemes.Previous experience with Consortium and Joint Venture schemes.Previous experience with working with strategic partners.
More about the Buyer role...
Ensure quality and performance of materials fall in line with acceptable standards.Consolidate purchases of materials to achieve maximum economic benefit.Encourage and develop wherever feasible, negotiated agreements with supplier and manufacturers.Inform other departments of all relevant information regarding changes in materials, major price movements, delivery lead times and individual supply situations.To purchase where appropriate in accordance with Group purchase deals.Identify and "take off" where necessary materials.Prepare all relevant documentation, procuring additional materials not covered by schedules and placing supplementary ordersSend out enquiries for appropriate materials, collate and analyse quotations.Place orders with suitable suppliers for specified materials.Placing orders for plant equipment as required by site, including negotiating prices by liaising with the Site Manager for the compound layout/site set-upYou will be responsible for preparing the CPC1 (Materials Costs) which includes;Providing/obtaining material schedules from working drawingsPreparing the tender list for major materialsPreparing all of the tender documentation and lettersThe analysis of quotations resulting from tender enquiriesInputting material schedules on to the appropriate computer systemsProducing materials budgets for surveyorsAdvise Surveyors costs for budgetary purposes.Accountable of buying code CVR reporting.In conjunction with the Site Manager, progress the delivery of supplies in order to comply with the site building programme.Resolve any discrepancies that may arise between orders, goods received and invoices. Also make decision on this account and authorise payments.Attend site meetings at key stages in order to review general progress on site and to decide on any future action necessary.Ability to work efficiently under pressure whilst maintaining commercial awareness.Establish, monitor and ensure payment of negotiated rebate agreements as allocated.Study and analyse markets to make recommendations of possible specification changes which would represent savings without detracting from quality requirements.Liaise with other departments and disciplines to establish or improve supplier and inter-department relations. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us...
We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most.
You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry.
#LI-TP1
Benefits
Agile Working
Offers a flexible way of working.
Annual Leave
Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days.
Pension with Legal & General
Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available.
Volunteer Days
With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
Regional Office Location
Why Vistry
Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
Location: Kembrey Park, GB
Posted Date: 11/24/2024
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 bonusCompany car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role)Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidaysPrivate HealthcareEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leaveCompetitive contributory pension schemeLife assurance - 4 x your annual salaryShare incentive schemesEmployee rewards portal with many more benefits...
In return, what we would like from you...
Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and QualityA proven background in a purchasing roleAbility to build productive stakeholder relationshipsProven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver quality work on time, within budgetCommercially astute with a proven ability to manage costsAble to work as part of a team as well as autonomouslyStrong written communication skillsStrong numeric and analytical skillsThorough, with strong attention to detailExperience of COINSProficient in MS Office packages, experience using bid writing software is desirableExcellent communications skillsAble to work under pressure, and accept criticism of workGood team working skillsAccurate with an eye for detail
Desirable -
Working towards professional membership (CIPS or equivalent)Knowledge of construction regulations and legislationsKnowledge of construction methods and materialsPrevious experience on multi-phased schemes.Previous experience with Consortium and Joint Venture schemes.Previous experience with working with strategic partners.
More about the Buyer role...
Ensure quality and performance of materials fall in line with acceptable standards.Consolidate purchases of materials to achieve maximum economic benefit.Encourage and develop wherever feasible, negotiated agreements with supplier and manufacturers.Inform other departments of all relevant information regarding changes in materials, major price movements, delivery lead times and individual supply situations.To purchase where appropriate in accordance with Group purchase deals.Identify and "take off" where necessary materials.Prepare all relevant documentation, procuring additional materials not covered by schedules and placing supplementary ordersSend out enquiries for appropriate materials, collate and analyse quotations.Place orders with suitable suppliers for specified materials.Placing orders for plant equipment as required by site, including negotiating prices by liaising with the Site Manager for the compound layout/site set-upYou will be responsible for preparing the CPC1 (Materials Costs) which includes;Providing/obtaining material schedules from working drawingsPreparing the tender list for major materialsPreparing all of the tender documentation and lettersThe analysis of quotations resulting from tender enquiriesInputting material schedules on to the appropriate computer systemsProducing materials budgets for surveyorsAdvise Surveyors costs for budgetary purposes.Accountable of buying code CVR reporting.In conjunction with the Site Manager, progress the delivery of supplies in order to comply with the site building programme.Resolve any discrepancies that may arise between orders, goods received and invoices. Also make decision on this account and authorise payments.Attend site meetings at key stages in order to review general progress on site and to decide on any future action necessary.Ability to work efficiently under pressure whilst maintaining commercial awareness.Establish, monitor and ensure payment of negotiated rebate agreements as allocated.Study and analyse markets to make recommendations of possible specification changes which would represent savings without detracting from quality requirements.Liaise with other departments and disciplines to establish or improve supplier and inter-department relations. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us...
We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most.
You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry.
#LI-TP1
Benefits
Agile Working
Offers a flexible way of working.
Annual Leave
Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days.
Pension with Legal & General
Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available.
Volunteer Days
With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
Regional Office Location
Why Vistry
Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
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Location: Kembrey Park, GB
Posted Date: 11/24/2024
Contact Information
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