Redrow: Assistant Buyer - Redrow Homes Yorkshire

Assistant Buyer

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Redrow Homes Yorkshire
Yorkshire
Permanent
Competitive salary

Closing Date: 14/10/2019

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Summary

As part of the Buying team, Assistant Buyers at Redrow work closely with the Purchasing Manager and help in procuring all materials for the build process by collating and analysing order requirements and supplier information.

Depending upon the specific requirements of the team and the size of the division, they may also need to provide administrative support for the Purchasing department.

 

Key Responsibilities

Procurement

  • Send out enquiries for appropriate materials, collate and analyse quotations.

  • As required, place 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.

  • Ensure quality and performances of ordered materials are in line with required standards.

  • Consolidate purchases of materials to achieve maximum economic benefit.

  • Chase deliveries from suppliers that are overdue or urgent.

Purchasing Standards

  • In liaison with Purchasing Manager, inform other departments of all relevant information regarding changes in materials, major price movements, delivery lead times and individual supply situations.

  • Use Group buying deals unless authorised otherwise by Purchasing Manager.

  • Assist the Purchasing Manager in maintaining the Purchasing internal computer information system for the Region, ensuring site access for materials is maintained.

Invoicing

  • Process verified invoices when not automatically sanctioned via the Purchasing computer information system.

Other

  • Ensure familiarity with Redrow Group’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies and comply with employee responsibilities.

  • At all times comply with company policies procedures and instructions.

  • Implement new ideas and methods and continue to seek ways of both improving contribution to the organisation’s goals and enhancing the reputation of the company.

What we can do for you

We've been building a proud reputation for beautiful high quality homes across England and Wales for nearly 50 years. Key to our success are the many talented people working in every department across the business who are committed to excellence. We encourage them all to grow and maximise their potential by working with like-minded people who share their vision and values.

At Redrow we are committed to continuously promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) throughout the business to build a culture that is inclusive to all, actively values difference and ensures everyone is treated fairly.

Supporting the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our people really matters and it\'s something we take very seriously. The health and wellbeing of our employees and sub-contractors is embedded at the heart of our culture and as part of this, we offer a wide range of wellbeing programmes, initiatives and education to support our colleagues both in work and in their personal lives.

We promote a culture of development and believe in investing in each individual to help them fulfil their personal goals, excel in their current role and support their future career progression.