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Buyer

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

Gleeson Homes are looking to recruit an experienced Buyer to support our continued growth by maximising profits through effective management of the supply chain in accordance with the commercial procedures.

Role Responsibility

  • Ensure that all materials are bought in line with budgetary requirements.
  • Place 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 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 and suppliers on the market and their suitability for the company.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Buying and procurement experience, ideally gained within a high volume housebuilding company
  • Good knowledge of market rates
  • Strong negotiating and communication skills
  • Scheduling and time management skills
  • Good interpersonal skills

Package Description

  • Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
  • Choice of company car or car allowance
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme
  • Holiday Buy Back Scheme
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance Scheme 
  • Healthshield membership
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • The opportunity to join our Share Purchase Plan upon completion of a year working with Gleesons

Why Gleeson?

Gleeson is the best housebuilder in the UK, we are changing lives by building affordable, high quality homes where they are needed for the people who need them the most. At £130k our average selling price is half that of other housebuilders and this is what sets Gleeson out from the rest. We achieve this by working collaboratively, employing passionate individuals and are respectful to all our employees, customers and subcontractors.  

Gleeson is a listed PLC valued at over £0.5 billion with a share price growing 14% pa over the last five years and is the most highly rated housebuilder on the stock market. Gleeson is a highly profitable business with ambitious growth plans and is poised to continue growing at a rapid pace. Dynamically led by the strongest management team in the sector Gleeson are delivering high margins, higher growth and have the cash resources to continue growing. To support this growth we are looking for ambitious, results driven individuals with a desire for progression to join our ever expanding team.

As an employee of Gleeson you will not just be an employee but a member of the Gleeson family, a collaborative team that treats each other with respect. Here at Gleeson we are passionate about developing and supporting our employees to work to the best of their potential and encourage progression from within.

 

 

Gleeson Homes

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