Regional Buyer

Jones Homes UK; Cleckheaton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home builder in Cleckheaton seeks a Regional Buyer to manage procurement and supplier negotiations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a similar role within the construction industry, excellent negotiation skills, and proficiency in relevant software like COINS. Enjoy competitive benefits and career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car/allowance

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in a buyer role or similar.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety related issues.
• Proficient in COINS and Microsoft Office.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Full, valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement of materials and services for Yorkshire developments.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage procurement schedules.
• Oversee material orders and timely deliveries.
• Support cost reporting and compliance across developments.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety issues

Education

HNC/D or equivalent in a construction-based subject

Tools

COINS

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire

We are Jones Homes Ltd, one of the nation’s leading independent home builders. Part of the successful, family-run Emerson Group, we have been creating beautiful new homes in exceptional residential locations since 1959.

Currently, we are building more than 500 homes a year in the UK and offer an impressive portfolio of apartments, mews and townhouses, as well as spacious semi-detached and detached homes.

We have built an enviable reputation for delivering outstanding services and have an HBF five-star rating for our customer service. We’ve also received a number of prestigious accolades over the years for the properties we build, the design and landscaping of our developments and our talented team.

We are currently looking for a Regional Buyer to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company car/allowance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced buyer with a good grounding in the construction arena to join our well-established and highly respected organisation.

In return for your dedication, you’ll enjoy working within a supportive, family-run business that values its people as much as its product.

With excellent opportunities to grow your career, you’ll discover engaging challenges and a varied workload, as well as real reward in helping to deliver homes that families love to live in.

So, if you want to take your career to the next level, apply today and build your future with us!

The Role

As a Regional Buyer, you’ll play a key role in co-ordinating the procurement of materials and services across our Yorkshire developments.

Acting as the link between suppliers, site teams, and senior leadership, you’ll support smooth project delivery across multiple live sites and ensure cost control, quality, and timely completion.

You’ll lead supplier negotiations, produce tenders, and manage procurement schedules to ensure every development is efficiently supplied and compliant with company standards.

Additionally, you will:

• Oversee material orders, stock levels, and timely deliveries to sites
• Attend site and supplier meetings to strengthen relationships and identify improvements
• Support cost reporting, invoice resolution, and compliance across all developments
• Review technical drawings for accuracy and ensure materials meet specifications

About You

To be considered as a Regional Buyer, you will need:

• A minimum of five years’ experience in a buyer role or similar
• Knowledge of Health and Safety related issues
• Proficiency in the use of COINS and Microsoft Office
• Good negotiation skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• An HNC/D or equivalent in a construction-based subject
• A full, valid driving licence

Other organisations may call this role Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Purchasing Specialist, Purchasing Executive, Construction Buyer, Materials Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Supply Chain Buyer.

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