Senior Buyer
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Closing Date: 27/05/2022
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Summary
The Senior Buyer is responsible for purchasing all materials used in the course of the business. The job holder will develop dependable supply sources and purchase all materials to the Company’s exact business requirements, using Group deals where specified, at competitive rates, within budget and ensuring deliveries can be made within build programmes and arranging payment for verified goods. They will also ensure that all Group Purchasing specifications, policies and procedures are adhered to within the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Send out enquiries for appropriate materials, collate and analyse the returned quotations.
- 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 performance of materials are in line with required standards.
- Ensure compliance to Company guidelines, policies and procedures and any relevant legislation.
- Study and analyse markets to make recommendations of possible specification changes which would represent savings without detracting from quality requirements.
- Encourage and develop, wherever feasible, negotiated agreements with suppliers and manufacturers.
- Action verified invoices when not automatically sanctioned via the purchasing computer information system.
- Monitor damages, theft and maintenance on invoices received within the division.
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.
