We have a great opportunity for a Buyer to join our team, based at Bury St Edmunds on a 12 month Fixed-Term Contract.
untypical Anglia have a fantastic reputation in the region built on the Hopkins Homes bran., Hopkins Homes is at the forefront of building distinctive homes and environments that retain the heritage of the past, offering energy efficient modern living. Our Commercial team are looking for a Buyer, who has experience in Housing construction to support the Construction department achieve the build programme.
Aim of the role
To work effectively within the Commercial team to appropriately resource our residential developments. The Buyer will manage purchasing activities, supplier relationships, inventory control and quality assurance for a number of new homes building sites.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Schedule and quantify material from working drawings
- Understand drawings, specifications and techniques
- Procure materials to the works specification and budget
- Maximise profitability and minimise risk for developments
- Collate issues, receive and review tenders, and return quotations
- Raise orders and produce reports using COINS
- Attend review meetings with supply chain and project Operations/ Commercial teams
- Identify and resolve deficiencies in project documentation/ information such as drawings and specifications
- Identify items of financial/ contractual implication and respond appropriately
- Support the purchasing strategy
- Provide technical advice and support to the department and wider business
- Ensure regular communications with suppliers to develop positive relationships
- Site visits to the housing developments you support