Job Description
Senior Buyer – Residential Developments – Northampton Area
Salary: £55,000
Location: Northampton/Bedford
Region: Bedfordshire
My client who is a residential developer specialising in luxury high-end traditional build houses and apartments is 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.
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.
As a Senior Buyer, you will be procuring materials to meet the build programme of this project.
Some of your duties in this role are as follows:
- Procuring brickwork, carpentry and sanitary materials
- Hiring plant e.g. cabins, forklifts, fencing, cranes etc.
- Compiling monthly reports on budgeting control on all materials
- Resolving supplier disputes
- Supporting the estimating team with pre-tender quotations and resolving material specification issues
Experience Required
- At least 5 years of procurement experience with a residential property developer
- Experience with procuring materials for new build developments.
- Sound knowledge of construction techniques
- Comprehension of building, environmental and disability standards
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
- Proven track record with stable UK employment and residential construction experience with a recognised developer.
If you think this would be a great opportunity and are interested, please send an updated CV to be considered.
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