Trainee Buyer

Taylor Wimpey plc; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Wimpey is looking for Trainee Buyers to join their program, which offers comprehensive training and development over 2-4 years. Successful candidates will play a crucial role in sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring project timelines, while enjoying benefits like retail discounts and private healthcare.

Benefits

Retail discounts

Company-funded life insurance

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

House purchase scheme

Car leasing

Share plans

Flexible benefits options

Qualifications

• A degree in Built Environment or related field is required.
• Driving license or ability to access remote sites independently.
• Willingness to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and procuring construction materials and services.
• Developing procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships.
• Controlling costs and ensuring quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Relationship-building

Education

2:2 Degree in a Built Environment or Construction-Related Course

Job description

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Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all.

With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.

Every single one of us plays a vital role in creating incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people.

Job Summary

Join Taylor Wimpey's Trainee programme and begin laying the foundations of becoming a fully qualified Buyer. As a pivotal member of the team, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the success of our homes and communities across the UK.

Buyers work with other teams to ensure building materials are available on time and within agreed limits. They are responsible for sourcing and procuring construction materials and services at competitive prices while maintaining quality and adhering to project timelines. Key duties include developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, controlling costs, ensuring quality standards, optimizing the supply chain, and maintaining compliance with regulations.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in Built Environment or a related field. This opportunity offers comprehensive training and development. Attention to detail, proficiency in Excel, and strong interpersonal skills are essential as you work closely with various teams.

The Trainee Buyer Scheme

The programme lasts between 2 - 4 years depending on your entry level and progression. It includes a 2-year development course at our specialist Training Hub in Solihull, with opportunities to attend business Masterclasses and spend insight days in other departments. Regular reviews with your line manager will support your career development towards becoming a qualified Assistant Buyer.

Get Recognised, Get Rewarded

We reward our Trainees as they grow and develop. The programme provides a clear path for progression in responsibilities and salary. Your starting salary depends on your entry point, with increments as you achieve milestones and complete qualifications. Our structured competency framework supports your growth, with regular feedback and development conversations.

During training, you'll gain hands-on experience in areas such as:

• Tender Process: Review drawings, analyse tenders, and negotiate with contractors.
• Budgets: Create and manage Excel budgets, utilize systems.
• Order Placement: Chair meetings and facilitate order placements.
• Payments: Generate payment batches, address invoice queries, and draft certificates.
• Conduct valuations, reconcile costs, and compile reports.
• Group Deals: Attend Buyer meetings, complete supplier reports.

Beyond technical skills, problem-solving and relationship-building are vital assets. You'll collaborate across teams to turn challenges into opportunities and forge lasting connections.

Ready to build a brighter future with Taylor Wimpey? Join us and unleash your potential as a Buyer.

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• A 2:2 Degree in a Built Environment or Construction-Related Course
• A driving license or ability to access remote site locations independently
• A willingness to travel locally
• Full UK indefinite working rights

What We Offer

We are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is about more than building homes; it's about making a positive impact on lives and communities.

Benefits include retail discounts, company-funded life insurance, private healthcare, a pension scheme, house purchase scheme, car leasing, share plans, and flexible benefits options. We support your growth with industry-leading training and development tailored to your interests and skills.

Inclusivity Statement

We foster a culture of inclusion and value diversity, treating all applicants and employees fairly and with respect. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups, including females, minorities, LGBTQ+, and disabled candidates. We provide accommodations to support diverse working styles and needs. Please contact us for assistance with reasonable adjustments during the application process.

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