Materials Buyer

RGB Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a highly organized and commercially-minded Materials Buyer to join a dynamic team in Leicester. This permanent role focuses on efficient procurement in the Housing Sector, ensuring cost-effective sourcing of materials while maintaining high standards of compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to analyze and assess information effectively. This position offers professional development in a supportive environment focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in procurement within the Housing Sector.
• Background working in a commercial team.
• Understanding of building regulations and legal requirements.
• Solid knowledge of construction methods and materials.

Responsibilities

• Place material orders in line with budget and specifications.
• Prepare enquiry packages and evaluate returned tenders.
• Manage supplier relationships and produce KPIs.
• Maintain and manage Procurement Schedules.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills

Strong numerical skills

Good IT competency

Ability to assess and analyse information

Strong communication and teamwork capabilities

Proven organisational skills

Tools

COINS or similar systems

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

The Role of Materials Buyer:

I am looking for a highly organized 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