Buyer

YTL UK; Taunton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution up to 20%

28 days holiday (plus extensions)

Holiday buy/sell options

Healthcare package

Life assurance

Electric car salary sacrifice

Employee discounts

Volunteering day

Wellbeing platform

Mental health support

Referral bonus

Job summary

YTL UK is seeking a Buyer for its Construction division to coordinate with project teams, sites and logistics to ensure timely availability of goods and services for AMP8 delivery. You will source, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships, while monitoring performance and driving continuous improvement.

The role requires travel between offices, sites and suppliers; a driving licence is essential. You will be analytical, detail-oriented and capable of communicating requirements clearly to

Qualifications

• Experience as a Buyer in civil/general construction or mechanical/electrical.
• Driving licence and willingness to travel between offices, sites and suppliers.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate business requirements clearly to suppliers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project teams, sites and logistics to prioritise requirements.
• Source goods and services to meet daily purchasing demands with best value.
• Place orders correctly and call off from framework agreements.
• Maintain supplier agreements and monitor performance.
• Develop supplier partnerships and provide reporting opportunities.

Skills

Sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Communication

Driving licence

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Education

CIPS in progress

Tools

Jaggaer

COINS

Job description

As a Buyer for YTL Construction UK, you will collaborate with colleagues & internal stakeholders to understand requirements and work with suppliers to ensure that goods and services are available to sites for the successful delivery of AMP8.

What you'll do

You'll be coordinating with project teams, sites and logistics colleagues to prioritise critical requirements, maintain accurate delivery information and support materials arriving safely, in full and on time. Spotting potential delays or supply risks at the earliest opportunity.

Day-to-day, the role will involve:

• sourcing goods and services ensuring the best possible commercial, quality and delivery outcome is obtained for daily purchasing demands
• ensuring orders are placed correctly; calling off from framework agreements where established
• working with key partners focusing on sustainable procurement & sourcing
• acting as a conduit between suppliers and internal customers to develop strong supplier partnerships
• monitoring supplier performance for key spend areas and developing reporting opportunities
• liaising with purchasing colleagues, stakeholders and suppliers to ensure product availability
• establishing and maintaining supplier agreements & relationships
• implementing new ideas and methods and seeking ways to both improve contribution to the organisation's goals and enhance the reputation of the company.

What you'll need

You'll have proven experience working as a Buyer or in a similar role in either civil & general construction or mechanical & electrical.

Travel between offices, sites & suppliers is a key part of the role; therefore, a driving license is essential.

We're looking for an outgoing, enthusiastic individual with passion and determination to succeed, with an aspiration to progress and develop their skills, experience and learning.

You will have strong analytical skills and superb attention to detail and will enjoy interacting with business stakeholders and suppliers to gain the best outcomes.

In addition, you'll ideally:

• have an understanding of eSourcing systems (eg, Jaggaer, COINS, etc.)
• have knowledge of procurement policies and procedures
• be working towards becoming a member of CIPS or gaining an equivalent qualification
• have negotiation and influencing skills
• have the ability to clearly communicate business requirements to suppliers and contractors
• be highly organised and articulate
• have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access toan interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trainedmental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 450-acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community.
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industrial, energy and environmental sectors.
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space.
• Plus a number of other retail,environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.