Buyer

A talented assistant buyer/ buyer is required on a 9-12-month fixed term contract, to support our Buying Department deliver against both project & business specific procurement strategies in line with the business plan for continued growth at Keon Homes. Key role responsibilities

• Support a value added & cost-control culture throughout the Company
• Adhere to robust processes and procedures in a consistent manner to ensure cost control via the supply chain
• Support the procurement lifecycle of the business
• Knowledge and input regarding product development and materials
• Preparing and sending out enquiries for materials
• Negotiation of terms with suppliers where required
• Support the commercial team with preparing site budgets for appraisal sign offs
• Carry out material take-offs for all essential packages for tendering & scheduling purposes
• Preparing and issuing scheduled material orders for all packages across multiple sites
• Manage general daily order requirements and handle resolution of monthly invoice queries
• Regularly attend team meetings and site visits to ensure the production team have the procurement support required and support them in managing any discrepancies
• Managing hired plant requirements, monitoring and reporting
• Pre & In-contract checking of specification adherence
• Consistently conduct pricing exercises and explore new opportunities
• Review tender drawings and input to any amends required or raise any potential issues
  
  Construction experience required with take-offs and scheduling
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Commercially focused with a passion for identifying costs, risks & opportunities ability to trust & credibility with people & suppliers
• Strong negotiation & communication skills
• Cost awareness & ability to support the team in managing, reporting & providing commentary on budgets
• Actively implement the commercial strategy, working closely with the buying team & commercial department to achieve business plan
• Good understanding of procurement processes
• COINS experience preferential
• Full UK driving license
  
  Competitive Annual Salary
• Car Allowance/ Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Company Bonus Scheme
• BUPA Private Medical
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
• Professional development support
• Inclusive, supportive culture with career growth opportunities