Materials Buyer

Pertemps TM; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a highly organised Materials Buyer to enhance their commercial team in Leicester. This role involves efficient sourcing of materials within the Housing Sector, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with budget and specifications. Ideal candidates will possess strong negotiation skills, commercial awareness, and a proven track record in procurement. This permanent role offers professional development in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement within the Housing Sector.
• Background working in a commercial team is essential.
• Understanding of building regulations and legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Place material orders in line with budget and specifications.
• Manage supplier relationships to promote business interests.
• Produce and review KPIs, reporting findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement experience

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Numerical skills

IT competency

Teamwork capabilities

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