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Job Type: Full time We have a great opportunity for a Buyer to join our team within Vistry South East Midlands, at our office in Enderby, Leicestershire. As our 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. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. • Competitive basic salary and annual bonus, • Company car, car allowance or travel allowance, • Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees, • Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • 2 Volunteering days per annum, • Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover, • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, • Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice, • Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary, • Share save and share incentive schemes, • Christmas company shutdown, • Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…, • Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality, • 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, • 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 Head of Commercial of any occasions where loss of rebate may occur., • Attend hand over meetings for new schemes., • Managing standard document project templates for sub-contracts., • Identify potential new sub-contractors., • Manage negotiation of sub-contract amendments. Review with MQS/HoC., • Manage Scope library., • Compile information for Group rebate info collection., • Compile information for Group procurement pipeline report., • Assist Pre-Con with sub-contractor lists for future tenders., • Attend Pre-Con bid meetings and design hand overs., • Potentially interviewing and appointing staff (with Head of Commercial)., • Potentially managing probation period for new staff (with Head of Commercial)., • Potentially arranging/attending/writing up PDRs of new staff (with Head of Commercial). Join us in making Vistry. #LI-KM1

Project Engineer (Electrical Installation) £50,000 - £53,000 per annum plus Overtime £60K Leicester, UK The employer specialises in designing conveyor systems, working with some of the biggest leaders within the industry. They are well known for delivering complex, high-quality projects across the UK and investing in employee development and progression. They have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer (Electrical) to join their team. This position is well-suited to a proactive and detail-oriented person who is looking to take ownership of diverse electrical projects and grow their leadership skills. This position is based in the Projects department and answers to the Project Manager (or Head of Projects in their absence). You will support and manage electrical installation projects from quotation through completion, coordinate resources and subcontractors, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Responsibilities: • Engage with design, technical, site installation, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful project completion., • Prepare and present commercially viable quotes and support delivery of industrial electrical installation projects. * Manage budgets, schedules, and procurement activities while maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations. * Deputise for the Project Manager or other engineers when necessary and participate in client meetings. Requirements: • Minimum 5 years' experience in industrial electrical installations. * NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installations or equivalent electro-technical qualification. * Experience with process control systems. * SSSTS certification (desirable), AM2 advantageous but not essential. * Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to lead teams. Reasons why you should apply: • Competitive salary and the chance to work on a variety of complex, high-value industrial projects. * Supportive environment with clear opportunities for progression and professional development. * Be part of a well-established and respected company committed to safety and continuous improvement. Interested on this role or know someone who could be suitable? Send the CV to Luana Ferreira on (url removed) or call her on (phone number removed) Why work with Proactive? Proactive Technical Recruitment is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias. When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role! Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

In a Nutshell… We have a great opportunity for a Subcontract Buyer to join our team within Vistry South East Midlands, at our office in Enderby, Leicestershire. As our 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. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you… Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Christmas company shutdown Employee rewards portal with many more benefits… In return, what we would like from you… Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality 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 More about the Subcontract Buyer role… 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 Head of Commercial 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 the Head of Commercial or referred to in the Buying Procedures Manual.Dependant on experience the successful applicant may be considered for the role of Senior Subcontract Buyer, in which case the additional tasks will form part of the role… Managing standard document project templates for sub-contracts. Identify potential new sub-contractors. Manage negotiation of sub-contract amendments. Review with MQS/HoC. Manage Scope library. Compile information for Group rebate info collection. Compile information for Group procurement pipeline report. Assist Pre-Con with sub-contractor lists for future tenders. Attend Pre-Con bid meetings and design hand overs. Potentially interviewing and appointing staff (with Head of Commercial). Potentially managing probation period for new staff (with Head of Commercial). Potentially arranging/attending/writing up PDRs of new staff (with Head of Commercial). Potentially managing performance of new staff (with Head of Commercial). Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us… We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry. #LI-KM1

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