Buyer (Housing)
Competitive salary
Location: Wakefield

The Company:

This is a nation developer that works out of multiple regional office but are looking for an experience develop materials buyer to join their Wakefield regional office. They work across multi live developments building up to 300 units per year of varied types. This will consists of traditional build houses and apartments.

Projects:

Buyer will be working on and producing costs for multiple materials packages for multiple new build housing sites across the Yorkshire region.
Role:
As a buyer you will be required to cover the procurement of various packages from pre-construction through to completion of projects, working with the Site and projects teams and liaising with the quantity surveyors throughout the procurement process. Work with and alongside the Production team to deliver the projected savings and procurement cost through implementing an action plan aligned with Supply Chain Management. Send out enquiries for materials. Collection of information regarding potential supply problems, price movements and market conditions.
Maintain the Procurement Department’s records and files. Provide advice on products / services as and when requested by the Site team / Contract Manages / Surveyors, etc. to enable them to carry out their duties.
Essential Skills:
• The buyer will have extensive experience in housing materials purchasing and procurement, whilst having the ability to negotiate with suppliers to get the best price always.
• Previous Materials and plant procurement experience.
• Promote a good working relationship with all the supply chain members

If you feel you have the relevant experience, please send your up to date CV

Job Title:	Buyer (Housing)
Contract Type:	Permanent
Location:	Wakefield
Industry:	Residential
Salary:	Competitive
Start Date:	2020-09-15
REF:	OS13320005
Contact Name:	Oliver Smith
Contact Email:	oliver.smith@kentonblack.com
Job Published:	8 months ago