Job Introduction
Gleeson Homes are looking to recruit an experienced Buyer to support our continued growth at our Wynyard office. Working as a Buyer in this region, you will be responsible for maximising profits through effective management of the supply chain in accordance with the Commercial procedures.
Role Responsibility
- To ensure that all materials are bought in line with budgetary requirements.
- Placing all relevant orders in line with time parameters and programmes and in accordance with relevant drawings, specifications, site conditions etc.
- Monitoring of material budgets in conjunction with the Quantity Surveyor.
- Attendance at start up meetings.
- Measuring the performance of suppliers with regard to cost, quality and delivery. Considering all site comments in the process.
- Maximising bulk discounts of products and suppliers in co-ordination with the other regions.
- Attending periodic meetings to discuss company and regional buying policy, to improve on value for money, efficiency and site wastage.
- Update and amend new and existing schedules of the standard house type portfolio as queries arrive from site.
- Responsible for inputting data and budgets and monitoring costs as requested by the Line Manager.
- Notify all sites of changes in delivery lead in times.
- Assist the Accounts Department with all invoice and account queries.
- Review new products / suppliers on the market and their suitability for the company/region
The Ideal Candidate
- Buying/procurement experience, ideally gained in house building/construction industry;
- Good knowledge of market rates;
- Strong negotiating and communication skills;
- Scheduling and time management skills;
- Good interpersonal skills;
Why Gleeson?
Gleeson Homes specialises in building low costs homes on brownfield sites across the north of England, transforming areas of derelict land into brand new communities of new homes which are priced to suit local people.
Gleeson Homes, building more than 1,000 houses a year, is part of the MJ Gleeson Group of companies and is expanding in a rapid, controlled manner throughout the North and Midlands. We are currently opening Area Offices at the rate of one a year.