Materials Buyer

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential development firm in North London is seeking an experienced Materials Buyer to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in procurement, strong supplier networks, and excellent negotiation skills. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a materials buyer within a residential developer environment.
• Strong network of materials suppliers and demonstrable track record of obtaining competitive pricing.
• Good negotiation skills and a proactive, results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and leverage established supplier contacts to secure the best prices for materials.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost efficiencies while meeting project timelines and quality standards.
• Evaluate current procurement systems and processes and recommend improvements to maximise efficiency and value.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Procurement efficiency

Job description

Overview

Materials Buyer – Residential

Salary: £40,000 - £65,000 DOE

Location: North London

Region: London

Award winning developer who builds bespoke design properties is seeking a Materials Buyer to join their busy growing office. The developer is entrepreneurial, opportunistic and delivers high quality houses in the South East.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and leverage established supplier contacts to secure the best prices for materials.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost efficiencies while meeting project timelines and quality standards.
• Evaluate current procurement systems and processes and recommend improvements to maximise efficiency and value.
• Collaborate with site teams, designers and project managers to ensure material procurement supports program delivery.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Proven experience as a materials buyer within a residential developer environment.
• Strong network of materials suppliers and demonstrable track record of obtaining competitive pricing.
• Good negotiation skills and a proactive, results‑driven approach.
• Ability to assess current procurement processes and implement efficiency improvements.

Notes

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company and progress as the company expands.