Senior Buyer – Residential Developments – Northampton Area

Job ID: 3844Salary: 55,000Location: Northampton/BedfordRegion: BedfordshireSenior Buyer – Residential Developments – 50k – 55k plus packageMy client who is a residential developer who specialises in luxury high end traditional build houses and apartments. They are looking to expand their team with the addition of an experienced Buyer to step into a Senior position for their prestigious developments within the Northampton/Bedford area.An office based position, you will report into the Commercial Manager/Director and work closely with the procurement team on their current/new residential developments of new build homes.As a Senior Buyer you will be procuring materials to meet the build programme of this project.Some of your duties in this role are as follows:Procuring brickwork, carpentry and sanitary materialsHiring plant e.g. cabins, forklifts, fencing, cranes etc.Compiling monthly reports on budgeting control on all materialsResolving supplier disputesSupport the estimating team with pre-tender quotations and resolve material specification issuesExperience RequiredAt least 5 years of procurement experience with a residential property developerExperience with procuring materials for new build developments.Sound knowledge of construction techniquesComprehension of building, environmental and disability standardsOutstanding communication and negotiation skillsProven track record and have shown stable UK employment and have residential construction experience with a recognised developer.If you think this would be a great opportunity and is of interest, please send an updated CV to be considered.