Buyer

Persimmon Homes; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the construction industry as a Buyer, where you will source materials and ensure value for multiple developments. This role offers opportunities for growth and a supportive environment, along with competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Life cover & contributory pension

Employee benefits platform

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Previous Buyer experience in construction.
• Strong work ethic and eager to learn.
• Full driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Schedule materials for multiple developments.
• Calculate bulk quantities for sites.
• Monitor regional bulk material levels.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Self-motivated

Adaptability

Proficiency in Excel

Tools

COINS

Job description

Job Title: Buyer

Location: Mansfield, NG18

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as a Buyer and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.

Why Persimmon Homes?

At Persimmon, we don’t just build homes — we build careers. When you join us as a Buyer, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive salary
• 5* housebuilder - be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
• Life cover & contributory pension
• Employee benefits platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and your development

What is the role?

We are looking to recruit an experienced Buyer to join our Buying Team. The Buyer will report to the Commercial Director and will be responsible for sourcing and ordering various materials, achieving the best possible value, and ensuring group deals are adhered to.

Primary Responsibilities

• Material scheduling for multiple live and upcoming developments
• Calculating bulk quantities of bricks, blocks, and tiles required for each site and scheduling them with the manufacturer in a timely manner
• Maintaining and monitoring regional bulk material levels to prevent shortfalls or over-ordering
• Submitting material cost budgets to department surveyors and advising on large losses or stolen products
• Working closely with Site and Contract Managers to ensure requisitions are processed efficiently and site issues are addressed promptly

What experience do I need?

• Previous Buyer experience within a construction company, with ability to provide take-offs from drawings
• Self-motivated, inquisitive, eager to learn, with a strong work ethic
• Adaptable with a strong and consistent management style with site teams and supply chain
• Proficient in Excel
• Confident negotiation skills
• Previous COINS experience is a distinct advantage
• Full driving license is essential

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