Buyer

Thorn Baker Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Career progression

Flexible working arrangements

Delivery-focused culture

High-quality projects

Job summary

Thorn Baker Recruitment is seeking a Construction Buyer to support a growing pipeline of residential and mixed-use developments across Greater Manchester. You will procure materials, plant, and subcontract packages, ensuring projects stay on programme and within budget.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, supplier management, and the ability to oversee multiple projects in a fast-paced environment within a supportive, delivery-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Proven negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Residential or housebuilding experience preferred.
• 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

Negotiation

Supplier management

Residential experience

Organisational skills

Job description

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

• 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