Materials Buyer

RGB Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a skilled Materials Buyer in East Midlands to join a commercial team within the housing sector. This role involves sourcing materials cost-effectively, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates have experience in procurement, excellent negotiation skills, and strong commercial awareness. You'll enjoy a supportive environment that fosters professional development and innovation. The position is permanent and based in Leicester.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in procurement within the Housing Sector.
• Understand building regulations and legal requirements.
• Strong ability to assess and analyse information.

Responsibilities

• Place material orders in line with budget and specifications.
• Create material tender lists and negotiate best prices.
• Manage supplier relationships and promote business interests.
• Prepare detailed buying reports showing profit/loss.

Skills

Procurement experience

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Numerical skills

IT competency (Microsoft Office)

Communication and teamwork

Organisational skills

Tools

COINS or similar systems

Job description

The Role of Materials Buyer:

I am looking for a highly organised and commercially-minded Materials Buyer with proven experience in procurement within the Housing Sector. This is a key role in the commercial team, responsible for ensuring the efficient, cost-effective sourcing of materials across developments while supporting strong supplier relationships and maintaining high standards of compliance.

Duties:

• Place material orders in line with budget, specifications, programme requirements, and group deal agreements.
• Create material tender lists, prepare enquiry packages, negotiate best prices, and evaluate returned tenders.
• Liaise with the Group Supply Chain and manage supplier relationships to promote the best interests of the business.
• Identify and review potential supply chain gaps and risks.
• Manage preferred and approved supplier lists.
• Produce and review KPIs, reporting findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Support the Procurement Manager by providing supplier package information when required.
• Prepare detailed buying reports showing profit/loss against allowances.
• Maintain and manage Procurement Schedules for allocated sites.
• Source and provide data for sustainability reporting.
• Undertake value engineering exercises with specified suppliers.
• Notify the Manager of any potential loss of rebate.
• Attend handover meetings for new schemes.
• Carry out any additional procurement-related tasks in line with the Buying Procedures Manual.

Essential Skills & Experience needed to apply for the Materials Buyer role:

• Previous experience in procurement within the Housing Sector.
• Background working in a commercial team.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Understanding of building regulations and legal requirements.
• Solid knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong numerical skills and good IT competency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using COINS or similar systems is desirable
• Ability to assess and analyse information effectively.
• Strong communication and teamwork capabilities.
• Proven organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a dynamic and collaborative team offering professional development and training opportunities, in a supportive environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement, then please click to APPLY for the materials buyer role!

Job Title: Materials Buyer
Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester
Sector: Housing, Residential Developer, Housebuilding