Buyer – Northern Home Counties – Residential

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential development company is seeking a Buyer to join their commercial team in the Northern Home Counties. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of procurement experience, particularly in residential construction. Key responsibilities include procuring materials, hiring equipment, and compiling budgeting reports. A competitive salary of up to £50,000 plus package is offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of procurement experience with a residential property developer.
• Experience procuring materials for new build developments.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials to meet the build program.
• Hire plant and equipment, including cabins and cranes.
• Compile monthly reports on budgeting control for all materials.

Skills

Procurement experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of construction techniques

Job description

Job Overview

A residential developer specializing in luxury, high-end traditional build houses and apartments is seeking a Buyer to support their commercial team in the Northern Home Counties Region.

The successful candidate will report to the Commercial Manager and work closely with the procurement team on current and new residential developments.

Responsibilities include procuring materials to meet the build program, hiring plant and equipment, compiling monthly reports on budgeting control, resolving supplier disputes, and supporting the estimating team with pre-tender quotations.

Key responsibilities:

• Procuring brickwork, carpentry, and sanitary materials
• Hiring plant and equipment (e.g., cabins, forklifts, fencing, cranes)
• Compiling monthly reports on budgeting control for all materials
• Resolving supplier disputes
• Supporting the estimating team with pre-tender quotations and resolving material specification issues

Requirements:

• At least 3-5 years of procurement experience with a residential property developer
• Experience procuring materials for new build developments
• Knowledge of construction techniques
• Comprehension of building, environmental, and disability standards
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Proven track record with stable UK employment and exposure to residential construction with a recognized developer or company

Salary: up to £50,000 plus package
Location: Northern Home Counties
Regions: Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire