Senior Buyer

What you’ll be doing

The Commercial team deals with everything to do with cost‑effective building, including quantity surveying, estimating, procurement and material buying. With a watching brief on choice of material, cost, customer satisfaction and sales, our Commercial team – which comprises Estimators, Quantity Surveyors and Material Buyers – has one objective: to deliver best‑quality homes at the best possible cost. Their work is fundamental to our continued viability as a business and presents a fast‑ challenge that will exercise your creativity and commercial flair to the full.

Reporting to the Buying Manager, you will manage an efficient materials wedges purchasing process on multiple sites.

• Schedule and place material and plant orders with Group National Suppliers or general suppliers, optimising cost and quality.
• Attend internal pre‑start meetings and team meetings.
• Check Architects/Engineers drawings for discrepancies and conformance with the required material specification and resolve any queries with relevant consultants/Technical department.
• Ensure correct specifications are being used.
• Produce material cost schedules and budgets with cost codes for new sites; review material cost codes to ensure budgets are not exceeded.
• Produce schedules for material enquiries, sending to suppliers for costing and assessing quotations; review supplier schedules to verify accuracy.
• Project and report material cost increases as they arise.
• Provide site material accruals on a monthly basis.
• Compile quarterly material valuations for presentation to the Surveyor as part of valuation meetings.
• Resolve invoice queries with the Accounts department.
• Carry out material on‑site checks and produce reports as required.
• Attend site weekly to ensure there are no problems with supplies or materials.
• Raise office and Sales & Marketing orders.

• Qualified to NVQ Level 4 or higher withbil a valid CSCS card.
• Numerate with attention to detail; able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate the preparation of budgets.
• Methodical, conscientious and organised.
• Works to deliver high standards.
• Strong IT skills, including working knowledge of computer systems within the commercial environment प्रस्तुत main.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally.
• Professional and pleasant manner in dealing with internal and external customers.
• Excellent telephone skills.

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover – Single dugo Cover
• Company Car or Cash Allowance
• Annual Medical Health Assessment
• 26 days holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
• Choice of Flexible Benefits
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

We’ve been recognised nationally as a 5‑star house builder since 2010 for supplying high‑quality homes to all generations. We combine bright minds, the latest technology and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. Barratt embraces a hybrid working model and values an inclusive culture where anyone can pursue the career they want, regardless of gender, race, age or background. As part of working in this role you will receive a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing and professional growth.