Buyer

Thorn Baker Group; Adlington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression

Supportive culture

Job summary

Thorn Baker Group in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Buyer to support a growing residential and mixed-use pipeline. You will procure materials, plant and subcontract packages to keep programmes on track and within budget.

Your experience in construction buying, strong negotiation skills and supplier management will help you drive cost control and timely deliveries across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous construction buying experience.
• Residential or housebuilding experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Commercially aware with excellent organisational skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Procuring materials, plant, and subcontract packages.
• Negotiating pricing, terms, and supplier agreements.
• Managing supplier relationships and performance.
• Monitoring costs, lead times, and market trends.
• Supporting commercial teams with cost control and reporting.
• Coordinating deliveries to meet project programmes.

Skills

Construction buying

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cost control

Project coordination

Job description

Buyer

Greater Manchester

Construction Buyer | Residential & Mixed-Use Developments

An ambitious property developer is looking for an experienced Buyer to support a growing pipeline of residential and mixed-use projects across Greater Manchester.

You'll be responsible for procuring materials, plant, and subcontract packages, ensuring developments remain on programme and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Procuring materials, plant, and subcontract packages
• Negotiating pricing, terms, and supplier agreements
• Managing supplier relationships and performance
• Monitoring costs, lead times, and market trends
• Supporting commercial teams with cost control and reporting
• Coordinating deliveries to meet project programmes

About You

• Previous construction buying experience
• Residential or housebuilding experience preferred
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Commercially aware with excellent organisational skills
• Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• High-quality residential and mixed-use projects
• Career progression within a growing developer
• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive, delivery-focused culture

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