Cladding Buyer

Established in 1956, Lindum Group have become the most
successful Construction company in the East Midlands employing over 630 staff
across our sites and offices in Lincoln, Peterborough and York. Specialising in
Maintenance, refurbishment and New Build projects, we proudly work with a
diverse, multi sector client base covering both the public and private sectors.

Based in Peterborough, KGM
Roofing has been part of the Lindum Group since 1977 and since then have grown
steadily with the support of the Group’s resources, expertise and financial
strength. KGM offer a complete service to its clients including consultation,
design, installation and maintenance delivering projects across the UK.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Cladding
Buyer to manage the procurement of cladding materials, systems, fixings,
accessories, plant, and associated services for live and upcoming construction
projects. The successful candidate will work closely with project managers,
estimators, design teams, site teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure
materials are sourced at the best value, delivered on time, compliant with
specification, and aligned with project budgets and programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Procure cladding materials, façade systems,
  fixings, flashings, insulation, membranes, plant, equipment, and associated
  services in line with project requirements.
  
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules, and
  project documentation to identify material requirements and support accurate
  take -offs.
  
• Obtain, analyse, and compare supplier quotations
  to secure best value while maintaining quality, compliance, and programme
  requirements.
  
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, lead times,
  and delivery arrangements with suppliers and subcontractors.
  
• Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring
  accuracy of quantities, specifications, delivery addresses, costs, and approval
  requirements.
  
• Monitor long -lead items and proactively manage
  delivery schedules to prevent project delays.
  
• Maintain strong relationships with approved
  suppliers and identify new supply chain opportunities where appropriate.
  
• Track market trends, material availability,
  price increases, and product developments within the cladding and façade
  sector.
  
• Liaise with site teams, project managers, design
  teams, estimators, and commercial colleagues to ensure procurement activities
  support project delivery.
  
• Resolve supply, quality, delivery, invoice, and
  non -conformance issues promptly and professionally.
  
• Ensure materials meet relevant project
  specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and regulatory
  expectations.
  
• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier
  information, order trackers, cost reports, and purchase ledger documentation.
  
•  Support cost saving initiatives, framework
  agreements, preferred supplier arrangements, and continuous improvement across
  the procurement process.
  

Essential Experience and Skills

• Previous buying or procurement experience within
  construction, preferably with roofing, cladding, façades, building envelope, or
  specialist subcontracting experience.
  
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to
  negotiate competitive prices and favourable supplier terms.
  
• Good understanding of cladding materials, façade
  systems, construction drawings, specifications, and project programmes.
  
• Ability to undertake or support material
  take -offs from drawings and schedules.
  
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability
  to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
  
• Strong communication skills and the ability to
  build effective relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, site teams, and
  internal stakeholders.
  
• High attention to detail, particularly when
  raising orders, checking specifications, and maintaining procurement records.
  
• Confident user of Microsoft Office, particularly
  Excel; experience using procurement, ERP, or purchase order systems is
  desirable.
  
•  Proactive problem -solver with the ability to
  identify supply risks and implement practical solutions.
  

Desirable Qualifications

• CIPS qualification, working towards CIPS, or
  equivalent procurement training.
  
• Construction -related qualification or relevant
  industry experience.
  
• Experience working with specialist cladding
  contractors, main contractors, or façade subcontractors.
  
• Knowledge of UK construction procurement
  processes, health and safety standards, and supply chain compliance
  requirements.
  
  

This is a full time, permanent position to be based at our
offices in Fengate, Peterborough. Hours of work are Monday – Friday 0800 –
1700. Salary with be based on experience. Benefits include annual pay reviews
and discretionary bonuses, profit related pay, health care cash back plan, 31
days holiday including Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, contributory Pension plus
study opportunities for continuous learning and development.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we
receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, so we encourage
interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome
applications from all suitably qualified individuals.