Buyer - Bristol, Avon and Bristol

Bromford; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in the UK is seeking an experienced buyer to join their in-house construction team. The role involves managing the material procurement process across multiple developments, ensuring timely supply within budget. Candidates should have experience in housebuilding, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in IT tools like COINS and Excel. This permanent, full-time role is based in either Chipping Sodbury or Tewkesbury, with some site visits required.

Qualifications

• Proven buyer experience within a housebuilding environment.
• Experience of scheduling materials such as 1st and 2nd fix timbers.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of buying functions across several sites.
• Work closely with Technical and Construction teams.
• Analyse tenders and oversee material scheduling.
• Keep up to date with market trends and new products.
• Champion continuous improvement in processes.

Skills

Buyer experience in housebuilding

Scheduling materials

Strong IT skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Full UK driving licence

Valid CSCS card

Tools

COINS

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Join Bromford, part of Bromford Flagship, and become part of a leading housing provider delivering community-focused services across the Midlands and Southwest – all backed by the scale and ambition of the Bromford Flagship group.

We’re looking for an experienced buyer to join our in-house construction team, supporting the delivery of high quality homes across multiple developments. Working within the Commercial Team, you’ll manage the full material procurement process, ensuring that every development is supplied with the right materials, on time and within budget.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of buying functions across several sites, sourcing and managing suppliers, negotiating prices, and ensuring quality standards are met. You’ll work closely with the Technical and Construction teams to review schedules, specifications and drawings, producing robust works packages for tender. You’ll analyse tenders, oversee the scheduling of materials, and ensure compliance with policies, procedures and procurement legislation.

You’ll keep up to date with market trends and new products, using your insight to help us make effective supply chain decisions. You’ll champion continuous improvement, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance our processes and relationships. You’ll also work with our Central Procurement team to explore group purchasing opportunities, ensuring value for money and consistency across our developments.

This role is permanent and full time. You can be based from either of our main offices in Chipping Sodbury or Tewkesbury with some visit sites across Bristol and Gloucestershire.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of buying functions across several sites, sourcing and managing suppliers, negotiating prices, and ensuring quality standards are met.
• Work closely with the Technical and Construction teams to review schedules, specifications and drawings, producing robust works packages for tender.
• Analyse tenders, oversee the scheduling of materials, and ensure compliance with policies, procedures and procurement legislation.
• Keep up to date with market trends and new products, using insight to help make effective supply chain decisions.
• Champion continuous improvement, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance processes and relationships.
• Work with the Central Procurement team to explore group purchasing opportunities, ensuring value for money and consistency across developments.

Qualifications

• Proven buyer experience within a housebuilding environment and a solid understanding of buying processes and commercial practice
• Experience of scheduling materials such as 1st and 2nd fix timbers
• Strong IT skills, ideally with experience of COINS and good knowledge of MS Excel
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
• A full UK driving licence
• A valid CSCS card (or willingness to obtain one)
• The ability to complete a basic DBS and consumer check

Closing date is 13 November with interviews taking place 21 October at our main office in Tewkesbury.

If you’re an organised, proactive and relationship-focused buyer who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: This job posting may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.