Materials Buyer; Construction

Freelance Materials Buyer - Maidstone, Kent (6-9 Months)

A new freelance opportunity has just opened up with one of the UK's leading house builders, based in Maidstone, Kent. They’re heading into a busy period and need an experienced Materials Buyer to support the team across multiple live residential schemes.

Position:
Buyer (Materials)

Contract type:
Freelance / Temporary

Duration: 6 - 9 months

Payment type: PAYE, PAYE Umbrella or Limited company outside of IR35

Day rate: £ negotiable and dependent on payment method chosen.

Location:

Maidstone, Kent

Skilled Careers contact:
Mark Dixon (Maidstone branch)

This is a well-established, highly regarded house builder with around 10 live sites across the South East and a strong pipeline of new developments starting in 2026. It’s a busy, fast‑paced environment with solid systems and experienced teams in place.

You’ll be joining a team of three Buyers, reporting directly to the Senior Buyer, helping keep projects moving during a peak workload period.

• Scheduling and ordering materials
• Placing materials and plant orders with suppliers
• Managing budgets and monitoring spend
• Working closely with site teams for call‑offs
• Supporting smooth supply chain operations across live developments

• Proven experience as a Materials Buyer (construction/house building ideally)
• Comfortable managing orders, suppliers, and budgets
• Good communication skills – you’ll be dealing with site teams and suppliers daily
• COINS experience is helpful but not essential (training available)

• 6‑9 month freelance contract
• Competitive day rate (negotiable depending on payment method)
• PAYE, Umbrella, or Limited Company (outside IR35) options
• 1 day per week WFH (rota basis) if you want it
• Office parking available

If this sounds like your kind of role, hit 'Apply Now' or get in touch with Mark Dixon at Skilled Careers (Maidstone branch) for more details.