Buyer

Caval Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Sheffield is looking for a Freelance Buyer to manage procurement for various residential developments. The ideal candidate has a strong background in the construction industry with at least 5 years in a buying role, as well as CIPS/MCIPS qualifications. This role offers the chance to contribute to sustainable building projects and join an innovative team focused on community impact.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Impactful housing projects

Opportunity to work with a leading homebuilder

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in Buying/Procurement role.
• Background in delivering residential developments for a house builder.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for multiple residential projects.
• Issue purchase orders and monitor material rebate activities.
• Ensure compliance with procurement processes.

Skills

Effective time management

Superb negotiation capabilities

Analytical and mathematical skills

Strong cost management expertise

Excellent sales and presentation skills

Strong communication and attention to details

Solid understanding of construction materials

Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting

Advanced utilisation of COINS system

Understanding of procurement regulations

Education

CIPS / MCIPS qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Freelance Buyer - Sheffield

Project: Various residential developments
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Duration: 3-6 months
Job Type: Freelance / Contract

About the Company

Our client is a prestigious and well-established house builder with over 60 years in the construction industry. They pride themselves on putting sustainability first while delivering high quality new build housing developments across the North of England.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced Regional Buyer to play a key role as part of the commercial team based from the head office in Shefield. In this pivotal role, you will oversee procurement activities for multiple residential development projects across the Midlands and the North, driving the delivery of high-quality new homes. Your expertise will be critical in ensuring projects are completed efficiently, on time, and to the highest standards, while actively supporting the company's broader strategic objectives.

What We're Looking For

Relevant Qualifications:

• CIPS / MCIPS qualification or equivalent

Experience:

• Previous background in successfully delivering various residential developments for a well-established house builder
• Extensive background within the industry with at least 5 years of experience operating in a Buying / Procurement role

Key Skills:

• Effective time management
• Superb negotiation capabilities
• Analytical and mathematical skills
• Strong cost management expertise
• Excellent sales and presentation skills
• Strong communication and attention to details
• A solid understanding of construction materials, methods, and techniques
• In-depth knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost control
• Advanced utilisation of COINS (procurement section) system and Microsoft Excel & Word packages
• Comprehensive technical knowledge, including a thorough understanding of current procurement-related regulations such as building regulations and NHBC standards

Key Responsibilities

• Issuing purchase order information
• Manage and monitor all material rebate related activity
• Monitor annual expenditure, prepare analysis figures and issue and prepare tender invitations
• Create and issue purchase orders, confirming correct quantities, specifications, and delivery terms
• Deliver an efficient and effective group procurement service, ensuring all regions and sites are fully supported on group-wide agreements and related matters, with clear value delivered by the buying team
• Oversee consistent group procurement support across new and existing projects, optimising group deals, ensuring compliance with ordering processes, and using approved suppliers, materials, and specifications
• Act as a main point of contact for regional buying teams, providing operational, advisory, and technical support on group-procured products and related services
• Partner with regional and group commercial teams to oversee site-specific group and bulk material costs, ensuring accurate budgeting, tracking, and compliance with commercial approval procedures
• Collaborate with regional and group teams, gathering key information ensuring coordinated buying and supplier deals align with regional build schedules and budgets
• Effectively manage workload and priorities, ensuring oversight of bulk/group deals, adhering to deadlines and site requisition schedules in accordance with established KPIs and build programmes
• Allocate adequate time to support regional teams in resolving supplier, delivery, and invoice issues, ensuring query levels remain manageable and do not disrupt the buying function's efficiency

Why Join?

• Benefit from a supportive and inclusive work environment
• Contribute to building homes that positively impact communities
• A chance to work on quality, sustainable, and community-focused housing projects
• Great opportunity to join a leading, innovative homebuilder with a strong market presence

Contact Details:

Contact: Ollie Foley (Recruitment Consultant) at Caval - (phone number removed)

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