The Role:


I am looking for a highly organised and commercially-minded Materials Buyer with proven experience in procurement within the Housing Sector. This is a key role within the business and a new hire, responsible for ensuring the efficient, cost-effective sourcing of materials across developments while supporting strong supplier relationships and maintaining high standards of compliance.


Duties:
*To lead on all materials buying across site for the business
*Place material orders in line with budget, specifications, programme requirements, and look to agree deal agreements.
*Create material tender lists, prepare enquiry packages, negotiate best prices, and evaluate returned tenders.
*Identify and review potential supply chain gaps and risks.
*Manage preferred and approved supplier lists.
*Produce and review KPIs, reporting findings to relevant stakeholders.
*Providing supplier package information when required.
*Prepare detailed buying reports showing profit/loss against allowances.
*Maintain and manage Procurement Schedules for allocated sites.
*Undertake value engineering exercises with specified suppliers.
*Attend handover meetings for new schemes.
Essential Skills & Experience
*Previous experience in procurement within the Housing Sector.
*Background working in a commercial team.
*Strong commercial awareness.
*Understanding of building regulations and legal requirements.
*Solid knowledge of construction methods and materials.
*Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
*Strong numerical skills and good IT competency, including Microsoft Office applications.
*Experience using COINS or similar systems is desirable
*Ability to assess and analyse information effectively.
*Strong communication and teamwork capabilities.
*Proven organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

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