Procurement Buyer – Construction Materials & Budgets

Bellway; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK house builder is seeking a Buyer for their Thames Valley Division in Reading. The successful candidate will manage procurement costs, ensure compliance with purchasing arrangements, and monitor budgets effectively. Qualifications include a CSCS card and GCSEs in English and Mathematics. Strong communication skills and IT proficiency in MS Word and Excel are essential. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, and is fixed-term for 12 months with required travel within the Divisional area.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Competitive car allowance

Optional salary sacrifice car scheme

Competitive annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to discounts and benefits portal

ShareSave Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Earn and Learn Opportunities

Qualifications

• Previously held Buying role with knowledge of take offs, schedules, and budgets required.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring competitive procurement of materials as per project specifications.
• Administering and assisting with monitoring of Material Rebate claims.
• Monitoring supplier performance.
• Preparing Contract Material Budget.
• Monitoring and reporting on Material Budget as contract progresses.
• Issuing tender enquiries and analysing quotations.
• Preparing material take-off from contract drawings.
• Preparing material schedules on Excel for supplier and site use.
• Production of computer generated Purchase Orders.
• Issuing orders for waste management systems on sites.
• Collating and submitting statistical analysis.

Skills

Strong communication and listening skills

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to work on own as well as part of a team

IT literate, proficient in MS Word and Excel

Ability to work to deadlines under pressure

Able to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders

Committed to diversity and inclusion

Education

Current CSCS card or equivalent

GCSE English and Mathematics grade A-C / 4+ or equivalent

Job description

A leading UK house builder is seeking a Buyer for their Thames Valley Division in Reading. The successful candidate will manage procurement costs, ensure compliance with purchasing arrangements, and monitor budgets effectively. Qualifications include a CSCS card and GCSEs in English and Mathematics. Strong communication skills and IT proficiency in MS Word and Excel are essential. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, and is fixed-term for 12 months with required travel within the Divisional area.