Buyer/Senior Buyer

Andrew Construction Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading house builder in Cambridge is seeking a Buyer or Senior Buyer to join their team. The role involves managing supplier accounts, preparing tenders, and ensuring financial accountability for project budgets. Ideal candidates should have experience in house building and COINS software, along with strong procurement skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including a company car and private healthcare.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Previous experience in house building is essential.
• Familiarity with COINS software is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare material tenders for projects.
• Manage supplier accounts and financial budgets.
• Attend design team meetings and review drawing changes.

Skills

House building experience

COINS experience

Job description

ACR are working with a successful House Builder located in Cambridge who are looking for either a Buyer or Senior Buyer to join the team.

Duties include:

• Preparing material tenders for project(s).
• Managing supplier accounts to include raising payments, reviewing and assessing price increases and preparing and settling final accounts.
• Reviewing and procuring material requests where appropriate.
• Carry out detailed package review meetings & drive value engineering opportunities of design & scope information.
• Financial accountability for the material budget of project
• Identifying & establishing appropriate products to increase efficiency of the business.
• Attend design team meetings and reviewing drawing changes.
• Implementation of buying function in line with the Commercial Policies & Procedures Manual.
• Producing valuation reports to advise of any cost movements and reporting to the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis.

The ideal candidate must have previous house building and COINS experience.

Benefits include:

• A basic salary depending on experience - (phone number removed)
• Company car or car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Flexible working

For more information, please apply and ACR will be in touch.