Senior Buyer

Are you a detail-focused and driven Buyer seeking your next opportunity in the housing industry? We are partnering with a well-established housing developer who is looking for a Senior Buyer to become a key member of their dynamic team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead pre-start meetings, including presenting relevant Health & Safety documentation
• Support the broader Commercial and Buying teams by exploring new products, solutions, and industry innovations
• Act as the Deputy for the Buying / Procurement Manager when needed, helping to develop sales specifications for each project
• Negotiate and agree on price specifications with key manufacturers and suppliers, preparing CPC1 (Material Costs) documentation and providing material schedules based on working drawings
• Place material orders and procure additional materials not included in schedules, managing supplementary orders and analysing any cost or quantity variations
• Coordinate plant orders by collaborating with the Construction Director to plan site layout and setup

Requirements:

• At least five GCSE passes at grades A–C, including English and Maths
• Demonstrated experience working with a contractor or residential house developer in a procurement or buying role 
• Solid understanding of building regulations and legal requirements 
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction methods and materials 
• Strong mathematical skills and proficient in IT, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Sound understanding of budget management
• Excellent negotiating and networking abilities

Desirable:

• Degree in Construction or similar
• HNC / ONC in Construction or similar
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Building, or working towards full membership
• Working towards being a chartered member of the Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS)
• Experience of COINS

Benefits:

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave 
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits

How to apply:

Please submit an up to date copy of your CV and one of the team will be in contact to discuss further.