Buyer

  • Patchway, Gloucestershire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
As a Buyer, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and work with suppliers to develop robust commercial agreements for goods and services.What you'll doDay to day, the role will involve:
  • placing orders with suitable suppliers for specified materials, ensuring goods are delivered on the required date and purchased at the most competitive rates and within budget
  • acting as a conduit between suppliers and internal customers to develop strong supplier partnerships
  • consolidating the purchases of materials to achieve maximum economic benefit
  • monitoring supplier performance for key spend areas and developing reporting opportunities
  • ensuring orders are placed correctly where negotiated agreements with suppliers and manufacturers are in place
  • close liaison with site teams, actioning site requests for materials and authorising all site call-offs
  • ordering and authorising the hiring of plant and small tools
  • monitoring site conditions, materials stock levels and reporting these back to the business.
What you'll needYou will have proven experience working as a Buyer in a similar role in a construction environment with strong analytical skills and attention to detail, including the ability to build and maintain relationships with business stakeholders and suppliers.In addition, you will:
  • have an understanding of eSourcing systems eg: Coins
  • have a knowledge of procurement policies and procedures
  • have negotiation and influencing skills
  • be highly organised and articulate
  • have excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • have the ability to clearly communicate business requirements to all stakeholders.
What you'll receive
  • A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
  • Career progression and professional development opportunities.
  • 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
  • The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
  • A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
  • Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
  • A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
  • Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
  • One paid volunteering day each year.
  • Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
  • An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
  • Support from mental health first aiders.
  • A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.
Who we areYTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:
  • Wessex Water - one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
  • YTL Developments - a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
  • YTL Construction UK - a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
  • YTL Arena - the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
  • plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.
Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.We are passionate about diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.

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