Buyer, Construction

Buyer - Commercial Team

Location:

Kent (Office-based, 5 days per week)
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Competitive Benefits

We are working with a Kent-based PLC house builder who is looking to appoint an experienced Buyer to join their established Commercial team. This is a key role within a high-volume residential business, supporting multiple live developments across the region.

The successful candidate will have proven experience working for a volume house builder and a strong understanding of residential construction procurement.

Reporting into the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the procurement of materials and plant in line with build programmes, ensuring value for money, quality, and continuity of supply.

Key responsibilities include:

• Procuring materials and plant for multiple residential developments

• Negotiating prices, terms, and agreements with suppliers

• Placing and managing orders in line with build schedules

• Maintaining strong supplier relationships

• Working closely with Commercial, Construction, and Technical teams

• Ensuring compliance with internal procurement procedures

• Monitoring market conditions and identifying cost-saving opportunities

• Proven Buyer experience within a volume house builder is essential

• Strong background in residential construction procurement

• Excellent negotiation and commercial skills

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects

• Confident working in a fast-paced, office-based environment

• Experience with COINS or similar procurement systems (desirable)

• £50,000 - £60,000 salary, depending on experience

• Car allowance

• Bonus scheme

• Pension, private healthcare, and additional company benefits

• Long-term career opportunity with a stable PLC house builder

Please note:

This role is office-based five days per week in Kent. Full UK driving licence highly desirable.

If you are a Buyer with volume house building experience looking for your next commercial role within a well-established residential developer, we would welcome your application.