Buyer Residential

An established residential developer is looking to recruit an experienced Buyer to join their commercial team on an initial six-month fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction buyer with a strong background in housebuilding materials procurement to join a busy and well-established business. You'll play a key role in ensuring materials and plant are procured efficiently, cost-effectively and in line with build programmes.

The Role

Reporting into the Commercial team, your responsibilities will include:

• Procuring materials and plant to meet build programme requirements.
• Negotiating competitive prices, terms and rebate agreements with suppliers.
• Developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Preparing material take-offs, schedules and purchase orders.
• Obtaining and analysing quotations, ensuring best value is achieved.
• Monitoring market trends, material pricing and availability.
• Identifying value engineering opportunities without compromising quality.
• Working closely with site teams to coordinate deliveries.
• Managing supplier queries and resolving invoice issues.
• Attending site meetings where required.
• Supporting commercial performance through effective procurement strategies.

Requirements

To be considered, you should have:

• A minimum of 10 years' experience in a Buyer role within the UK housebuilding sector.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, specifications and current market pricing.
• Excellent negotiation and commercial skills.
• The ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical information.
• Experience preparing material schedules and purchase orders.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience using COINS, Bluebeam, Project Vault or similar systems would be advantageous.
• A full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £52,128 pro rata
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
• 6-month fixed-term contract with potential for extension.
• Opportunity to join a reputable residential developer with a supportive commercial team.
• Immediate start available.

If you have extensive buying experience within the housebuilding industry and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.