Buyer

Buyer / Freelance or temp to perm/ Tier 1 residential developer / Based out of Borehamwood / Hybrid role, some Work From Home / Temp to Perm

Kenna Recruitment is working with a tier 1 residential developer currently searching for someone to supplement their buying team- based out of their head office in Borehamwood. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established team committed to excellence with a highly stable and growing pipeline of work - along with working from home options. Alongside this, the company offers continuous development opportunities to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

They are seeking an experienced Buyer on a temp to perm basis, so the role will initially be a freelance position but with the client genuinely looking to take the successful candidate on in a permanent capacity in the future.

The current commercial team consists of over 20 with the Buying team increasing to 4 with the addition of the successful candidate. The division itself cover a patch in around the Borehamwood area including Watford and Hemel Hempstead and they currently have 8 live sites with a further 6 due to start in the near future. They are one of the UK’s leading housebuilders and build homes of a high standard, predominantly traditional and timber frame housing.

About the Role:

You will be playing a key role contributing to the buying for multiple active sites whilst ensuring compliance with company policies. Your responsibilities will include procurement, supply chain oversight, collaborating with the commercial team and maintaining current / developing new supplier relationships. The role will start with contributing to multiple traditional residential development schemes.

Responsibilities:

• Procurement Management:
  Lead the procurement of sub-contractors and materials, including the development of tender documents, analysis of bids, — ensuring best value solutions for the project.
• Strategic Supply Chain Oversight:
  Advise on supply chain structuring, performance management, and relationship development to drive efficiency, cost savings, and improved performance.
• Team Collaboration & Functional Support:
  Operate as part of a dedicated procurement team, contributing to both project-specific and wider regional procurement objectives.
• Supplier Development & Relationship Building:
  Identify and assess new supply chain partners while fostering strong relationships to support a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

The ideal Candidate will have the following:

• Prior experience working for a residential developer.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a company
• Be a current Assistant Buyer / Buyer / Senior Buyer looking to for a new opportunity to develop their career.

Please see the salary and benefits on offer listed:

• Up to £300 per day (based on experience)
• Generous Travel Allowance/Company Car
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Private Health Care
• Pension
• An array of other incentives and benefits