Buyer - Leading UK Housebuilder

Location: Derby

Company: Leading UK Housebuilder

Salary: circa £50,000 plus company car or allowance, extensive benefits

Benefits: Bonus, car or allowance, 30 days annual leave, private medical + more extensive benefits

The Company

An opportunity has arisen for a Buyer to join one of the largest and most respected housebuilders in the UK, they have an excellent reputation and due to substantial growth, they are now looking to bolster their East Midlands division with the addition of an experienced Buyer. If you are an Assistant Buyer looking for that next step in your career or an experienced buyer who is seeking a fresh challenge this could be your chance to join a company who will provide the ideal environment for career progression and professional development.

Buyer Opportunity

You will be responsible for the procurement of materials and plant, ensuring competitive rates within the available budget and you will provide a full range of cost control and financial reporting duties on all aspects of materials for construction work. Alongside the Senior Buyer, you will be accountable and responsible for the performance of the sites in your control.

Buyer Requirements

A background in a purchasing role ideally within the residential sector
Ability to build strong relationships
Commercially astute and a proven ability to manage costs
Attention to detail
Strong communication skills
Experience of COINS is desirable but not essential
Proficient in MS Office package and experience using bid writing software is desirable

To Apply:

Please apply for the Buyer vacancy via this website/job board or send your CV directly to or call Jessica Johnston on (phone number removed)