Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

Location:

Surrey
Competitive salary, bonus, car allowance and private medical

A great opportunity for an experienced Senior Buyer to join a high performing Commercial team responsible for delivering cost effective, high quality house building. You’ll manage the full materials purchasing process across multiple residential sites, ensuring the best value, correct specifications and reliable supply to keep projects running smoothly.

Key responsibilities:

• Scheduling and placing material and plant orders with national and local suppliers

• Reviewing drawings for discrepancies and ensuring correct specifications

• Producing material cost schedules, budgets and enquiry packs

• Assessing supplier quotations and ensuring accuracy of schedules

• Forecasting and reporting material cost changes

• Monthly accruals and quarterly material valuations

• Managing invoice queries with Accounts

• Carrying out on site material checks and resolving supply issues

• Attending pre-start, internal meetings and weekly site visits

• Raising office and Sales/Marketing orders when required

What we’re looking for:

• Experience as a Buyer or Materials Buyer within house building or construction

• Strong knowledge of materials, suppliers and cost control

• Confident reading technical drawings and checking specifications

• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and negotiation skills

• Ability to support multiple sites and work within group procedures

• Strong communication and supplier relationship management

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme

• Company car or car allowance

• Private medical cover

• Annual health assessment

• 26 days holiday plus progression

• Flexible benefits package

• Hybrid working

• Supportive, inclusive working culture with long term career development

If you’re looking for a rewarding Buyer role with scope to develop, we’d love to hear from you