Senior Buyer

National Residential Developer

Kent

£60,000 – £70,000 + Package

The Senior Buyer is an effective, credible colleague who can work collaboratively with other departments, and positively represent the Commercial team both internally and externally. The Senior Buyer has responsibility for managing the procurement process for multiple developments and also for managing supplier relationships.

What you will do:

• Work alongside other departments in the Regional Business Unit to advise on costs and delivery of materials on a site-by-site basis
• While maintaining a high level of quality throughout, assist with the preparation of schedules and negotiate orders for materials with various external suppliers
• Develop the procurement strategy for approval by the senior Commercial team
• Evaluate supply markets and suppliers on a regional, national and international basis and implement supplier performance measurement systems.
• Monitor our invoicing procedures and resolve any issues
• Monitor and evaluate our stock, the quality of materials and the performance of our subcontractors
• Management and communications of National Agreements to the Business Unit
• Constantly seek ways to take cost out of the Business
• Undertake regular site visits