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Buyer (Housebuilder)
£40,000 - £45,000 + Car allowance + career progression
Northampton

An exciting opportunity for a construction Buyer with Residential experience to join an Award winning housing developer who pride themselves on building quality sustainable prestigious developments in the Midlands

Are you a Buyer with a construction background looking for your next challenge? Are you looking to join a company with a clear five year growth plan? Are you looking to have opportunities to progress your career through to Senior?

This housebuilder specialise in new build housing developments from concept through to completion. They have a reputation for quality builds ensuring the highest quality is maintained throughout the design, build and handover process, they take sustainability very seriously as a business and this has become the forefront of the plan. This company are thriving despite a tough market due to their innovation. They understand that people are the backbone of their business and so offer a hybrid working environment with an early finish on a Friday. To aid with their growth plans they are looking for an experienced Buyer to join their close knit team.

This is a great opportunity for a Buyer who is looking to join a High Quality Developer with and play their part in the success in a growing company and move their career up through the ranks.

In the role you will be working on multiple live and upcoming developments. You will be responsible for creating a bulk schedule for upcoming sites, obtaining prices and negotiating with suppliers, dealing with site requisitions, producing main contractor orders, working to deadlines and budgets. You will ultimately be responsible for ensuring the smooth delivery of materials to sites.

The ideal candidate will have an buying experience within a residential housebuilder looking to join a thriving company who offer progression opportunities with a great salary and bonus.

The role:

  • Working on multiple housing developments
  • Ensuring swift delivery of materials to sites
  • Liaising with suppliers and sites
  • Picking up changes/ variations to plan
  • Working deadline and budgets

The person:

  • Construction Buyer or Procurement Manager
  • Experience in the Residential/ housing sector
  • Previous negotiation experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communicator
  • Looking for career progression


Reference: BBBH

To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Zoe Cann at Rise Technical Recruitment.
This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from construction candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the UK. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.