Buyer

Fawkes and Reece; Warrington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading house building company is seeking a proactive Buyer to join its procurement team in Warrington. The Buyer will play a critical role in securing materials and services for housing developments, ensuring the best value and maintaining strong supplier relationships. Key responsibilities include sourcing materials, managing purchasing schedules, and analyzing supplier performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in house building and strong negotiation skills, capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a buyer with a house builder.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent organisational and analytic abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and procure materials and services for multiple housing developments.
• Manage purchasing schedules, lead times, and order quantities.
• Maintain cost control and ensure all buying activities align with budget targets.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Analyse supplier performance and negotiate improved terms where possible.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Organisational skills

Analytical abilities

Multitasking

Job description

Reference: Buyer_1765281305
Posted: December 9, 2025

This is working for a leading house building company dedicated to delivering high-quality homes and exceptional customer satisfaction. We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded buyer Buyer to join the procurement team.

The Buyer will play a key role in securing materials, products, and subcontractor services to support our housing developments. You will ensure the best value, maintain strong supplier relationships, and support site teams to keep projects running smoothly and on budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source, negotiate, and procure materials and services for multiple housing developments.
• Manage purchasing schedules, lead times, and order quantities.
• Maintain cost control and ensure all buying activities align with budget targets.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Analyse supplier performance and negotiate improved terms where possible.

What We Are Looking For:

• Previous experience as a buyer with a house builder.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent organisational and analytic abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple priorities.