My client who is a residential developer who specialises in luxury high end traditional build houses and apartments. They are looking to expand their team with the addition of an experienced Buyer to step into a Senior position for their prestigious developments within the Northampton/Bedford area.
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An office based position, you will report into the Commercial Manager/Director and work closely with the procurement team on their current/new residential developments of new build homes.
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As a Senior Buyer you will be procuring materials to meet the build programme of this project.
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Some of your duties in this role are as follows:
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- Procuring brickwork,
carpentry and sanitary materials
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- Hiring plant e.g. cabins, forklifts, fencing, cranes etc.
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- Compiling monthly reports on budgeting control on all materials
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- Resolving supplier disputes
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- Support the estimating team with pre-tender quotations and resolve material specification issues
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Experience Required
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- At least 5 years of procurement experience with a residential property developer
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- Experience with procuring materials for new build developments.
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- Sound knowledge of construction techniques
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- Comprehension of building, environmental and disability standards
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- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
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- Proven track record and have shown reliable UK employment and have residential construction experience with a recognised developer.
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