Materials Buyer

Job Description:

The Role of Materials Buyer:

I am looking for a highly organised and commercially-minded Materials Buyer with proven experience in procurement within the Housing Sector. This is a key role in the commercial team, responsible for ensuring the efficient, cost-effective sourcing of materials across developments while supporting strong supplier relationships and maintaining high standards of compliance.


Duties:

• Place material orders in line with budget, specifications, programme requirements, and group deal agreements.
• Create material tender lists, prepare enquiry packages, negotiate best prices, and evaluate returned tenders.
• Liaise with the Group Supply Chain and manage supplier relationships to promote the best interests of the business.
• Identify and review potential supply chain gaps and risks.
• Manage preferred and approved supplier lists.
• Produce and review KPIs, reporting findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Support the Procurement Manager by providing supplier package information when required.
• Prepare detailed buying reports showing profit/loss against allowances.
• Maintain and manage Procurement Schedules for allocated sites.
• Source and provide data for sustainability reporting.
• Undertake value engineering exercises with specified suppliers.
• Notify the Manager of any potential loss of rebate.
• Attend handover meetings for new schemes.
• Carry out any additional procurement-related tasks in line with the Buying Procedures Manual.

Essential Skills & Experience needed to apply for the Materials Buyer role:

• Previous experience in procurement within the Housing Sector.
• Background working in a commercial team.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Understanding of building regulations and legal requirements.
• Solid knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong numerical skills and good IT competency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using COINS or similar systems is desirable
• Ability to assess and analyse information effectively.
• Strong communication and teamwork capabilities.
• Proven organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a dynamic and collaborative team offering professional development and training opportunities, in a supportive environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement, then please click to APPLY for the materials buyer role!


Job Title: Materials Buyer
Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester
Sector: Housing, Residential Developer, Housebuilding