Buyer

About the Role

Job Summary: Working alongside other departments and the Group Procurement Team, you will ensure that products are available for Taylor Wimpey Business Units in a timely manner while keeping inventory levels within agreed limits. Internal applicants should inform their line manager if they wish to apply for this role. • Work closely with the Planning Manager, Procurement Team and suppliers to ensure the demand plan is robust and contains the most up-to-date business information. • Analyse the forecast and identify risks and opportunities within the business, raise challenges, propose changes and efficiently escalate issues. • Identify root causes for demand errors and support Business Units in addressing them. • Raise purchase orders to ensure stock is available for known customer demand and contingent stock for short‑lead orders. • Support continuous improvement initiatives for the stock team, inventory management processes and systems to develop efficiencies and support future growth. • Train new starters on upstream and downstream processes, share best practices and collaborate with other departments as necessary. • Assist the Planning Manager with identifying and managing obsolete stock. • Update and distribute KPI reports. • Work collaboratively with the Planning Manager and Continuous Improvement Manager to streamline processes and improve stock availability.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸demand planning
• ▸forecast analysis
• ▸purchase orders
• ▸inventory management
• ▸kpi reporting
• ▸process improvement

What You Bring

• Previous experience in the housebuilding industry. • Self‑motivated and able to work autonomously. • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. • Knowledge of Sage X3/COINs. • Experience in SIOP/materials planning.

Requirements

• ▸housebuilding
• ▸self‑motivated
• ▸microsoft word
• ▸excel
• ▸sage x3
• ▸siop

Benefits

With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we deliver our vision locally. You’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues, share ideas, experience a no‑blame culture and shape your work around your life. We offer a comprehensive rewards package that includes excellent retail discounts, company‑funded life insurance, private healthcare, a quality pension scheme with employer contributions, discounted house purchase and car leasing schemes, and flexible benefit options such as extra annual leave or dependent cover. Taylor Wimpey supports your growth through industry‑leading professional training and development, helping you unlock your potential and achieve both career and personal goals in a supportive, inclusive community.

Work Environment

Onsite