Assistant Buyer

Berkeley Oxford & Chiltern is a proud member of the Berkeley Group, passionate about making a difference and delivering sustainable developments, continuously adapting to improve each development for the communities they serve.

We are committed to working in partnership and collaboration to continue to build fantastic homes in amazing places. No two Berkeley developments are the same and our bespoke approach sets us apart from our competitors. We are constantly evolving and refining as a company to develop some of the most complex sites into successful mixed-use developments. We have the skills and know-how to take on a wide range of developments from difficult refurbishments, high rise apartments, large detached properties and even thatched roofs.

At the heart of everything we do Is a strong team of people committed to achieving exceptional levels of customer service, delivering high quality homes where vibrant and sustainable communities have been created. Our people and the incredible projects that we deliver are amongst the best reasons that we come to work every day. We work hard and what we do is challenging, but it is hugely meaningful and we have fun together. It is clear that we enjoy what we do, the difference we make to society and we are very proud of the people that make up Berkeley. We have a culture that is rooted in attention to detail, strong communication, and a huge feeling of ownership and pride.

The role

Responsible for procurement of construction materials and plant for regional sites. Ensuring that quality materials are obtained in a timely fashion and achieving best value.

• Sending out of enquiries from drawing issues and monitoring of Procurement Schedules to meet dates required.
• Chasing of quotes from enquiries out to ensure dates met.
• Placing of orders and chasing of drawings/schedules for issue to technical for approval.
• Production of materials based budgets for relevant site/phase ( element of sub-contract with window/door/curtain walling and structural steelwork).
• Produce quote comparisons and tender review documents on large orders for sign off.
• Produce sub-contract documents for sign off and to allow issue of Call off Contract/PSI (Project Specific Instruction) - Note only for sub-contract elements listed above.
• Monthly issue of cost reports for consultation with Commercial Director.
• Taking off of materials for enquiries out/order placing.
• Resolving of invoice queries relevant to buyer role/site.
• Attendance to sites within own buying responsibility, for Production/Project meetings on a weekly/fortnightly basis.
• Ensure close out of issues, relevant information/achieved actions from meetings.
• Meeting suppliers on site/ in office for problem solving/supply issues/product issues.
• Develop material reviews for value engineering.
• Close liaison with Technical Department to ensure materials specification and approvals.
  
  

Experience Required

Technical Competencies:

• Construction supply chain or property experience preferred.
• Ability to work on own initiative and generate solutions.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings desirable.
• Highly IT literate, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
  
  

Person Specification:

• Enthusiastic approach with the ability to work both on own initiative and within a committed team.
• Confident and adaptable.
• Flexible approach.
• Team player.
  
  

Why join us?

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance.
• Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform.
• Berkeley Foundation volunteer day.
• Private pension plan.
• Group life assurance.
  
  

The standard default full-time working hours in the office are 8am-5pm with core working hours 9am-4pm.