Materials Buyer

Cityscape Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Materials Buyer for their Oxford team. The ideal candidate will manage procurement for multiple projects, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness. Responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers and maintaining relationships, with a salary range of £40,000 - £50,000 plus benefits. Immediate availability preferred.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive working environment

Immediate start available

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Buyer / Materials Buyer with a main contractor or developer.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of materials for multiple live projects.
• Negotiate best pricing and terms with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Monitor stock levels, deliveries, and logistics.
• Work closely with site and project teams to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Job description

Materials Buyer – Main Contractor / Developer Experience

Location: Oxford
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + package
Start Date: ASAP (immediate availability preferred)

Our client is urgently seeking an experienced Materials Buyer to join their Oxford-based team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in main contracting or property development to take ownership of the procurement function within a growing and dynamic business.

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials for our construction projects, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery. Working closely with our project and commercial teams, you’ll play a key role in maintaining efficient supply chains and supporting project delivery from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of materials for multiple live projects.
• Negotiate best pricing and terms with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Monitor stock levels, deliveries, and logistics.
• Work closely with site and project teams to ensure smooth operations.

About You

• Proven experience as a Buyer / Materials Buyer with a main contractor or developer.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Confident communicator with both internal teams and external suppliers.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£40,000 - £50,000, depending on experience)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Immediate start available

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and can hit the ground running, we’d love to hear from you.