Buyer

Overview

Source and order construction materials, manage bulk scheduling, ensure cost-effective procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• quantity calculation
• material scheduling
• cost budgets
• requisition processing
• material monitoring
• site coordination

Tasks

-Calculating bulk quantities of bricks, blocks and tiles required for each site and scheduling them with the manufacturer in a timely manner -Submitting material cost budgets to department surveyors and advising where large losses or stolen product has occurred -Finally you will need to work very closely alongside Site and Contract Managers to ensure requisitions are processed efficiently and site issues are overcome swiftly -Maintaining and monitoring regional bulk material levels to ensure there are no shortfalls or over ordering -Material scheduling for multiple live and upcoming developments at any one time

Requirements

• excel
• coins
• buyer
• negotiation
• adaptable
• driving licence

What You Bring

-Be self-motivated, asks questions, wants to learn and has a good work ethic -Must be proficient in Excel -Confident negotiation skills -Previous COINS experience is a distinct advantage -Must be adaptable, have a strong and consistent management style with the site teams and supply chain -A confident and numerate professional who has previous Buyer experience within a construction company and can provide take offs from drawings -Full Driving licence is essential

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Benefits

-Life Cover & Contributory Pension -Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more -Competitive salary

About Persimmon Homes

-Creating large-scale residential communities across the UK. -Committed to high-quality homes and sustainability in the residential sector. -Specializes in affordable homes, luxury developments, and mixed-use residential estates. -Operates through multiple regional offices, delivering homes in both urban and rural settings. -Notable for a customer-centric approach, focusing on design quality and value for money. -Known for delivering homes on time and within budget, establishing a trusted reputation in UK housing.

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