Assistant Buyer

Taylor Wimpey plc

Department Function The central Commercial function offers guidance and assistance to the wider business to ensure commercial teams identify and develop business opportunities, and the profitable management of projects and contracts, from inception to completion. Managing both internal and external relationships is key, and the subcontractor database is vital to the successful delivery of our sites and products. Working in collaboration with all other functions is vital, as each has an overall input in the budget and deliverability of each site that we either bid on or produce. Commercials’ early involvement in land includes appraising all risk, opportunity, cost and revenue, producing LPE’s, PLA’s and SIT’s. Guidance, structure and systems are in place to ensure a smooth and timely tendering process, which ultimately results in the awarding of contracts for all elements of the budget. The consistency and visibility of reporting that drives the deliverability and success of the sites is evident through the CVR process, which the Commercial teams manage on a bi-monthly basis.  

Job summary/Purpose To negotiate and procure all materials, superstructure sub-contractors and plant to ensure that the business unit output programme is carried out professionally and within budget. Ensure adequate resources on site to build the product in accordance with the planned programme. 

Monitor and evaluate supplier performance and take any appropriate action. Benchmarking tenders to ensure that market value is being achieved. Maintaining budgets on a monthly basis, alongside the QS. 

Primary Responsibilities Scheduling and quantifying materials and labour 

Prepare and/or check material schedules from house type drawings and liaise with site management on any later amendments and revisions. 
Negotiate and place orders for materials/suppliers and superstructure sub-contractor on a competitive tender basis. 
Negotiate and place orders for hiring any plant e.g. forklifts, generators etc. and maintain the monthly plant accrual report. 
Ensure all specifications and programmes are complied with and that quality is not compromised. 
Monitor invoicing procedures and resolve any issues in conjunction with the Finance Department. 
Work with all suppliers and superstructure sub-contractor orders to negotiate best deals where appropriate and work with other departments to improve cost effectiveness.  Supplier Management 

Assist in the evaluation of supply markets and suppliers on a regional and national basis. 
Ensure terms of supplier agreements are fully met in respect of delivery, quality and price. 
Oversee site stock on a regular basis. 
Monitor material quality and the performance of suppliers in conjunction with site based staff. 
Assist in providing feedback to suppliers outlining where an unacceptable standard of materials or performance has been 
identified. 
Assist in the management and communication of National Agreements to the Business Unit including the collection of 
rebate claims.  Commercial 

Negotiate with suppliers and superstructure sub-contractor to achieve the best possible commercial outcome. 
Assist in seeking ways to take cost out of the Business (Value Engineering). 
Assist in the processing of invoice queries and customer option order payments. 
Contribute to the Budget process with up to date pricing and forecast information. 
Set up and maintain Bills of Quantities, Material Schedules and use COINS orders. 
Liaise with Housing Associations to agree Specifications on a site by site basis.  General 

Develop awareness of continuing product development in light of changes in legislation i.e. building regulations, etc. 
Attend PMIP meetings, specification and any other relevant meeting as required under the Company’s Operating 
Framework & Commercial Manual. 
Undertake regular site visits to support the production team.  Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements
Application of Best Practice Procurement Tools and Techniques. 
Awareness of Building Regulations, NHBC requirements and Health & Safety Legislation. 
IT literate – including Microsoft Office and web based applications. 
Experience in the procurement and purchase of materials, sub-contractor and plant is preferred. 
Some experience in design packages would be beneficial.  Inclusivity Statement As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team