Senior Buyer

Role Overview

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join our team within Vistry Southern, you will be working out of our new premises, which is likely to be in the Gatwick area. As our Senior Buyer, you will provide a full range of cost control and financial reporting duties on all aspects of materials for construction work. 

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

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
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

In return, what we would like from you…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Strong mathematical and IT skills.
• HNC/ONC in Construction or similar.
• Experience of working in a similar position within the housebuilding industry.
• Demonstratable experience of delivering savings within a housebuilding or construction environment.
• Good understanding of procurement processes within the construction industry.
• Good knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Strong negotiating and networking skills
• Good knowledge of UK Housebuilding supply markets.
• Ability to analyse and assess information in different formats to make informed decisions.
• Good general commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Positive attitude with a calm and pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Comfortable communicating with both internal and external stakeholders of various levels.
• Due to the nature of the role, candidates will be required to travel to Vistry manufacturing facilities on a regular basis.

Desirable…

• Working towards being a Chartered member of CIPS.
• Experience of working in a buyer position within the housebuilding industry.
• Thorough understanding of legislation relating to procurement contracts and policies.

More about the Senior Buyer role…

• Managing categories including metal plates, lifting slings, hangers, fixings, consumables and fire socks.
• Raising purchase orders for goods not for resale, including production consumables, engineering requests etc.
• Supporting Engineering and design team in the effective implementation of new parts, coordinating the appropriate run out and ramp up of stock to ensure minimum financial impact due to part obsolescence.
• Managing New Product Requisition process from start to finish.
• Supporting the supply chain strategy by identifying any areas of risk and opportunity within the buyers category portfolio.
• Building relationships with suppliers, monitoring their performance and implementing any changes to drive improvement.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, carrying out periodic tenders and negotiate contracts with suppliers for best value.
• Collaborate with other departments to support the business needs.
• Balance demand and supply, creating a delivery plan which satisfies the combined requirements of production, keeping inventory within approved limits.
• Producing reports through D365 to support effective management of the buyers categories.
• Managing Product data on D365.

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empowerus to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

Join us in making Vistry.  

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