Buyer

Job title: Buyer

Location: North Manchester

Salary: -45,000 - -55,000 + Package

Job Introduction:

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Buyer to support their continued growth by maximising profits through effective management of the supply chain in line with commercial procedures. This role is key in providing a dynamic, centralised procurement service to regional operating teams, ensuring alignment with business plans, delivery programmes, commercial objectives, budgets, and future growth requirements.

This presents an exciting opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing homebuilders, operating across the Midlands and the North of England.

Main Responsibilities:

Our client is genuinely passionate about their work, investing in both people and communities by building homes and changing lives. They are seeking a brand ambassador who is passionate, collaborative, and respectful in their approach to work.

As a Buyer, the successful candidate will:

• Provide an efficient and effective procurement service, ensuring all regional operations and sites receive the necessary support for centralised deals, adding value through the Buying team.
• Oversee the integrated delivery of procurement services related to new and existing developments, optimising the use of centralised deals, discounts, and services, while ensuring compliance with approval processes, material/product specifications, and nominated suppliers.
• Offer operational and technical support to regional buying teams, serving as a key point of contact for advisory support on procured items and associated services.
• Work closely with regional and commercial teams to monitor and control material budgets and expenditure for each site, ensuring alignment with the commercial approval process.
• Collaborate with technical departments to ensure that centralised buying activities meet the needs of regional build programmes and development budgets.
• Manage personal workload and priorities effectively to oversee bulk/group deals, aligning with agreed KPIs and build programmes. Provide assistance to regional teams in resolving supplier, delivery, and invoice queries, ensuring the smooth operation of the buying function.

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A relevant qualification such as CIPS/MCIPS or broad experience in a previous buying/procurement function
• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• Good technical awareness, including an understanding of current procurement regulations (e.g., building regulations, NHBC)
• Broad knowledge of the construction industry
• Proficiency in using COINS (procurement section) system, as well as Microsoft Excel and Word
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to handle challenges and delivery pressures
• The ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, demanding environment

Benefits:

Our client offers an attractive benefits package, including:

• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
• Choice of company car or car allowance
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Healthshield membership
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Share Purchase Plan
• High Street/Store Discounts
• Development Opportunities