YTL Construction

As a Buyer, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and work with suppliers to develop robust commercial agreements for goods and services.

What you'll do

Day to day, the role will involve:

• sourcing goods and services ensuring the best possible commercial, quality and delivery outcome is obtained for daily purchasing demands
• ensuring orders are placed correctly where contracts or framework agreements are established
• working with key partners focusing on sustainable procurement in sourcing
• acting as a conduit between suppliers and internal customers to develop strong supplier partnerships
• monitoring supplier performance for key spend areas and developing reporting opportunities
• liaising with purchasing colleagues, stakeholders and suppliers to ensure product availability
• establishing and maintaining supplier agreements
• implementing new ideas and methods and seeking ways to both improve contribution to the organisation's goals and enhance the reputation of the company.

What you'll need

You will have proven experience working as a Buyer in a similar role, ideally in a construction and/or mechanical/electrical environment.

We're looking for an outgoing enthusiastic individual with passion and determination to succeed.

You will have strong analytical skills and superb attention to detail and will enjoy interacting with business stakeholders and suppliers to gain the best outcomes.

In addition, you will:

• have an understanding of eSourcing systems (eg, Jaggaer, Coupa, etc)
• have knowledge of procurement policies and procedures
• be working towards becoming a member of CIPS or gaining an equivalent qualification
• have negotiation and influencing skills
• have the ability to clearly communicate business requirements to suppliers and contractors
• be highly organised and articulate
• have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What you'll receive

• Total pension contributions up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

YTL Construction UK is a new company that will be part of the international YTL Group. The Group, which is based in Malaysia, has a very large building and construction arm within Asia, including housing, roads, rail, commercial buildings, hotels, performing arts venues and cement manufacture.

YTL has been active in the UK for over 20 years with ownership of Wessex Water, waste to energy, retail and commercial projects and a number of hotels.

YTL Construction will be responsible for the construction of a new entertainment complex at the iconic Brabazon hangars, north of Bristol, including exhibition and conferencing space.

The site is also the location for the Brabazon new town with hotels, schools, commercial developments and planning permission for 6,500 housing units. Over time, the new company will also develop wider construction projects, particularly focused on key infrastructure.

With the rapid development of the Brabazon Estate at Filton Bristol, this is an excellent opportunity to join what will, in a few years, become one of the major companies in the UK construction industry.