Senior Buyer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is looking for a Senior Buyer to join its team in Livingston. This role focuses on managing procurement processes, ensuring material budget compliance, and collaborating with suppliers. The ideal candidate should have prior buying experience and strong communication skills, along with a commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Car Allowance

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

Qualifications

• Experience in a Buying role with knowledge of take-offs, schedules, and budgets.
• Strong communication and listening skills required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement costs and compliance with purchasing arrangements.
• Monitor supplier performance and material budgets.
• Prepare contract material budget and issue tender enquiries.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

IT Literate

Teamwork

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

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

Current CSCS card or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

• Company: Bellway Homes
• Salary: Competitive
• Type: Full Time
• Region: Scotland
• Town/City: Livingston
• Posted: 19/06/2025
• Listed in: Buyers
• Reference: 281237CON
  
  

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 Scotland East Division, located in West Lothian is looking to recruit a Senior Buyer to join the Division’s Commercial department.

The Role

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, 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

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 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

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

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