Buyer

Thomas Gray; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Gray seeks an experienced Assistant Buyer or Buyer to join their Berkshire region, supporting procurement for a brand-new residential development. The role involves end-to-end purchase planning, supplier negotiations, and close collaboration with site teams.

You will manage subcontractor packages across the South Coast, Thames Valley and South Midlands, ensuring cost control and timely delivery within project budgets. This is a fast-growing region within an award-winning housebuilder.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement for residential construction projects.
• Ability to manage end-to-end buying processes and supplier negotiations.
• Proven collaboration with site teams and commercial departments.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Package Management: own end-to-end buying for a new development.
• Supply Chain & Subcontractor Operations: coordinate packages across multiple regions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with Head of Commercial, site teams, and broader commercial team.
• Cost & Materials Control: manage material orders, pricing, and logistics to protect margins.

Skills

Procurement

Package management

Supply chain

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Buyer or Buyer to join a new region of an award-winning Housebuilder with their region based in Berkshire.

The ideal candidate will have exposure to residential construction; volume is preferred but not a pre-requisite. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing region and work on a brand new scheme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement & Package Management: Command all procurement workflows for the their brand new development, taking full ownership of scheduling, negotiating, and managing the end-to-end buying process for the site.
• Supply Chain & Subcontractor Operations: Coordinate subcontract packages across the South Coast, Thames Valley, and South Midlands regions, ensuring commercial alignment, accurate forecasting, and rigorous cost control.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with the Head of Commercial, site teams, and the wider commercial department to ensure seamless procurement progression from pre-construction to final project handover.
• Cost & Materials Control: Oversee material ordering schedules, material pricing, and logistics to protect project margins, mitigate cost inflation, and drive financial efficiency across all live developments.

Ref: 4494JM