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
Salary description
£300.00 - £350.00 per day