Buyer

Thorn Baker Construction; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

High-quality residential and mixed-use

Career progression within a growing”

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive, delivery-focused culture

Job summary

Thorn Baker Construction in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Buyer to support a growing pipeline of residential and mixed-use developments. You will procure materials, plant and subcontract packages, and help keep projects on programme and within budget.

You will negotiate pricing, manage supplier relationships, monitor costs and lead times, and work with commercial teams to deliver cost control. This is a flexible role within a supportive, delivery-focused developer.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction buying is required.
• Residential or housebuilding experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Commercially aware with excellent organisational skills.
• Ability 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

Residential housing

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Organisational skills

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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