Buyer

Croudace Group; Theale, Tandridge, Letchworth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Generous Pension Scheme

Discretionary bonus

Flexible working

Wellbeing benefits

Life assurance

Volunteer days

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Croudace Homes is seeking a Buyer to join the Commercial team in Theale. You will be responsible for the timely procurement of materials to support construction activities, including placing orders aligned with build programmes and specifications.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years’ relevant experience in residential housebuilding, proficient cost control, and strong relationship-building skills to collaborate with Site, Technical and Commercial teams. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience as a Buyer in residential housebuilding.
• Good understanding of materials, specifications and cost control.
• Ability to influence and build relationships across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials to support all construction activities and meet programme.
• Place orders in line with build programme and specifications.
• Manage supplier relationships and collaborate with Site, Technical and Commercial teams.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier relations

Cost control

Interpersonal influence

Multi-priority management

Tools

COINS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Croudace Homes is a family-owned housebuilder with a proud heritage dating back to 1946. Operating across the Southeast of England from our regional offices in Caterham, Letchworth, and Theale, we’re committed to building high-quality homes and careers. Our reputation is built on trust, attention to detail, and a passion for creating communities that stand the test of time.

At Croudace, we believe that a solid foundation starts with the right people. Fostering a culture of open communication, respect &continuous growth, we listen to our people, celebrate contributions at every level, and provide meaningful development opportunities. With a strong focus on well-being and work-life balance, we create an environment where our employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered to succeed—because when our people thrive, so does our business. We’re proud of our low staff turnover and long employee tenures, which reflect the positive experience of working at Croudace.

Buyer

We are currently looking for a Buyer to join our Commercial team in Theale.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for the effective control and timely procurement of materials to support all construction-related activities.

This will include:

• placing orders in line with the relevant build programme and specification
• actively managing supplier relationships, and collaborate closely with Site, Technical and Commercial teams.

Skills & knowledge you’ll bring:

• Typically 3-5 years' relevant experience as a Buyer within residential housebuilding
• Good understanding of materials, specifications and cost control
• Ability to influence and build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation
• Proficiency in COINS or a similar construction system
• Able to use Microsoft Office packages, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent IT and numerical skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• 26 days holiday, increasing with service, plus an additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Generous Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Discretionary bonus to recognise your performance and contribution
• Flexible working options, offering greater control over your hours and location
• Wellbeing benefits: discounted gym membership, a *health cash plan (with cover for children), *private Bupa healthcare (based on role & service length), mental health support via our EAP programme including access to counselling, bi-annual health checks
• Life assurance cover of up to 8x your annual salary
• Up to three paid volunteer days each year to get involved in meaningful community projects
• Training and development opportunities, including support for professional memberships and continued career progression
• Enhanced Family Friendly leave options, recognising that starting or growing a family takes many forms
• Vehicle allowance (role dependant) with free onsite parking and free electric car charging
• Everything else: *retail discount platform, free fruit in the office, monthly Friday fun and cakes raising money for nominated charities, fund match for charity sponsorship, dress for your day where applicable, and modern offices that facilitate collaborative working
• *dependent on length of service

At Croudace, we don’t just build homes—we build fulfilling careers. Whether you're starting out or bringing years of experience, you'll find a workplace that genuinely supports your development and celebrates your success. If you’d like to find out more about this role, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at [e-mail]

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As a Buyer, you will be responsible for the effective control and timely procurement of materials to support all construction-related activities. They will secure best value, place Orders in line with the relevant build programme and specification, actively manage supplier relationships, and collaborate closely with Site, Technical and Commercial teams.