Senior Buyer

The Construction Index Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the East Midlands is seeking a Senior Buyer for a fixed-term contract. This role entails managing procurement costs, ensuring supplier performance, and crafting material budgets. Candidates should possess prior buying experience and strong analytical skills. An inclusive environment awaits those committed to diversity.

Benefits

Competitive car allowance

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to discounts and benefits portal

ShareSave Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a buying role with knowledge of take offs and budgets.
• Current CSCS card or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement costs and compliance with purchasing arrangements.
• Prepare Contract Material Budgets and monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

IT literate

Education

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

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

• Company: Bellway Homes
• Salary: Competitive
• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - East Midlands
• Town/City: Leicestershire
• Posted: 19/05/2025
• Listed in: Buyers
• Reference: 278354CON
  
  

Job Description

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our East Midlands Division, located in Leicester is looking to recruit a Senior Buyer to join the Division’s Commercial department. This position is for a Fixed Term period of 12 months.

The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Director Designate, the role of Senior Buyer supports with the day to day management of procurement costs for the division, compliance with group purchasing arrangements, collection of rebates and the setting and monitoring of materials budgets to deliver the business unit output in the most timely, efficient and cost effective manner possible.

Principal Accountabilities Of The Role Include

Ensuring competitive procurement of materials and plant as dictated by individual project specifications.

Administering and assist 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 to enable waste management systems to be implemented on sites.

Collating and submitting statistical analysis as required.

Experience

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

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

Qualifications And Training

Current CSCS card or equivalent

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

Skills and Aptitude

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 with the ability to adapt to new systems

Ability to work to deadlines under pressure

Able to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders at all levels

Committed to diversity and inclusion

The Role and Working Conditions

Fixed Term 12 month Contract

Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked

Office based role, with travel within the Divisional area

Ability to travel to development sites as and when required

Please note this role is subject to a basic DBS and financial pre-employment checks

In Return We Can Offer You

Competitive car allowance

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Access to discounts and benefits portal

ShareSave Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications is received.

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