Buyer

untypical are an ambitious housebuilder that put people and the planet at the heart of everything we do. We're dedicated to delivering the best possible standards in design, build quality, and service for our customers.

Bringing together two trusted housebuilding brands, Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes, untypical aims to make a positive difference to the UK housebuilding market and help to provide greater access to homes which are affordable for buyers.

Our benefits package includes

• Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• 26 days holiday with additional bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

We have a great opportunity for a Buyer to join our team, based at Bury St Edmunds on a 12 month Fixed-Term Contract.

untypical Anglia have a fantastic reputation in the region built on the Hopkins Homes bran., Hopkins Homes is at the forefront of building distinctive homes and environments that retain the heritage of the past, offering energy efficient modern living. Our Commercial team are looking for a Buyer, who has experience in Housing construction to support the Construction department achieve the build programme.

Aim of the role

To work effectively within the Commercial team to appropriately resource our residential developments. The Buyer will manage purchasing activities, supplier relationships, inventory control and quality assurance for a number of new homes building sites.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Schedule and quantify material from working drawings
• Understand drawings, specifications and techniques
• Procure materials to the works specification and budget
• Maximise profitability and minimise risk for developments
• Collate issues, receive and review tenders, and return quotations
• Raise orders and produce reports using COINS
• Attend review meetings with supply chain and project Operations/ Commercial teams
• Identify and resolve deficiencies in project documentation/ information such as drawings and specifications
• Identify items of financial/ contractual implication and respond appropriately
• Support the purchasing strategy
• Provide technical advice and support to the department and wider business
• Ensure regular communications with suppliers to develop positive relationships
• Site visits to the housing developments you support

We're looking for the following skills and experience

• Proven experience of procurement practices and processes within a residential developer
• Computer skills (Microsoft packages)
• Working knowledge of COINS
• Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills
• Able to work to demanding deadlines
• Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card
• Competent IT skills working with Microsoft excel, word, office and Coins
• Time management skillsets using experience and knowledge of systems to effectively delivery targets on time assigned to your role
• Effective communication both written and verbal on behalf of the Business required

Guided by an innovative approach and a commitment to excellence, untypical focuses on creating sustainable, inclusive communities, delivering homes across the UK that people want to live in and are good for the planet.

Our people are at the heart of what we do and in order for us to succeed in becoming the UK’s most customer-centric housebuilder, we are looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team.