We have a great opportunity for a Subcontract Buyer to join our team within Vistry South East Midlands, at our office in Enderby, Leicestershire. Together with our Senior Subcontract Buyer you will be responsible for working on numerous Housing and Retirement Village Schemes throughout the South East Midlands Region, involving predominately procurement of Sub-Contract packages.,

Placement of Sub-Contract Orders in accordance with budget, specification, and programme constraints whilst also adhering to our group deal requirements wherever possible.
The above will include creation of trades tender lists, producing enquiry packages, negotiating best price, and comparing returned tenders to present to the commercial/site team(s) ahead of arranging (and chairing) pre-order meetings.
Raising Low Value sub-contract orders.
Liaise with our Group Supply Chain, managing and developing sub-contractor relationships, whilst promoting the best interests of Vistry Group.
Review potential gaps in supply chain/risks.
Manage preferred and approved sub-contractor lists.
KPI review and reporting.
Assisting procurement manager in providing subcontract package information relevant to other departments, including Group, as and when may be required.
Production of buying reports detailing profit/loss against allowance.
Procurement Schedule management and upkeep on relevant sites.
Obtaining and providing data for sustainability reporting to relevant parties.
Carrying out value engineering exercises against specified trades/materials.
Inform procurement manager of any occasions where loss of rebate may occur.
Attend hand over meetings for new schemes.
Any other reasonable buying department related tasks as directed by procurement manager or referred to in the Buying Procedures Manual.

Previous experience and knowledge of procurement within the Housing Sector is essential
A background in working within a commercial team
Good commercial awareness
A good understanding of building contracts (JCT), development agreements and domestic sub-contracts
An understanding of building regulations and legal obligations
Good knowledge of construction methods and materials
Good interpersonal skills, particularly in negotiating
Strong mathematical and IT ability. Good working knowledge of Microsoft office packages
Knowledge/experience of using COINS or similar is advantageous but not essential as training will be provided
Ability to assess and analyse information
Good communication skills
Good teamworking skills
Effective organisational skills

We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most.

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
Agile working possible (dependent on role)
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private Healthcare
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Competitive contributory pension scheme
Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary
Share incentive schemes
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…