Strategic Buyer - Social Housing & Retrofit Projects

Reference: VAC-337023_
Posted: May 22, 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established, reputable Social Housing Contractor as a Buyer, with future opportunity to develop into a Procurement Manager position as the business continues to grow.

The company specialises in the delivery of retrofit and decarbonisation projects and has a strong client base consisting of Housing Providers and Local Authorities, as well as working on a number of framework schemes.

Due to continued growth of the business, they are now looking to recruit a Buyer to join them on a permanent basis.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing procurement of materials and sub‑contractors for social housing refurbishment projects
• Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers to achieve best value
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Ensuring timely delivery of materials to meet project deadlines
• Monitoring costs and supporting budget control
• Working closely with project teams to understand procurement needs
• Maintaining accurate purchasing records and documentation

• Previous experience in a Buyer or procurement role within construction
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail

The salary is between £40-50k depending on experience.