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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed