Managing Buyer 

Location: Basildon 

Salary: £73,000 - £80,000  

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time  

Expiry Date: Friday 09 September 2022

About the role 

Are you an experienced Managing Buyer who is confident implementing robust procurement methods for all material requirements across all projects whilst managing your team diligently?  

Duties  

• Ensure that all procurement processes are strictly complied with 
• Work enthusiastically and energetically whilst managing your team 
• Ensure compliance within financial guidelines at all times 
• Build strong relationships with and chair meetings with external consultants and subcontractors 
• Capable of understanding and reporting against project budgets 
• Implement cost control documents followed by accurate reporting 
• Understand project construction programming and form initial buying schedules to suit programme requirements. 
• Regularly analyse financial budgets and explore alternatives 
• Makes good quality decisions and understand the importance of good commercial management and maximising opportunities 
• Demonstrate strong working knowledge of construction methods and technology 
• Confidently negotiate most competitive rates are secured  

Skills Required  

• Understanding of construction methods and technology 
• Measurement and valuation experience 
• Experience with administration of contract methods 
• Subcontract/materials orders and buying experience 
• Commercial skills, maximising recovery, cost control and cash management. 
• Good interpersonal skills – ability to work effectively as part of a team. 
• Ability to use/understand financial reports and final accounts. 
• Effective planning and organisational skills 
• Ability to use IT systems effectively 
• Car Driver with full license and access to a car. 
• HNC/HND/BSc Hons (or working towards a BSc Hons in Quantity Surveying or similar. (preferred but not essential)  

We offer fantastic benefits including Pension, Life Assurance, BUPA Private Healthcare and much more. Further to this you can expect 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays, PLUS 3 days at Christmas), a comprehensive induction programme and excellent ongoing training.  

About Us 

Swan/NU living is committed to creating beautifully designed, high quality places that fit our customer’s expectations and lifestyles. Working primarily across East London and Essex, NU living is creating homes people love, in places where they want to build their future. Ranked No. 37 in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Not for Profit Companies, working for Swan is a lifestyle, not just a job. As a multi award winning Housing Association, we've been creating somewhere to feel at home for our team and our customers for 25 years. Whether working in Development & Regeneration, Operations, Construction (Nu Living), Care or Central Services, you can be sure that we will provide you with a home from home whatever job you do here. Swan is an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.