Senior Buyer

Croudace Homes Limited; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned housebuilder in England is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their commercial team. The successful candidate will manage procurement processes, ensuring timely delivery of materials for construction. Ideal applicants will have 5+ years of experience in a similar role, strong negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of construction materials. The position offers a competitive package, including 26 days holiday, a pension scheme, and well-being benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus birthday day off

Generous pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

Discretionary bonus

Discounted gym membership

Health cash plan

Private Bupa healthcare

Mental health support and counselling

Bi-annual health checks

Responsibilities

• Produce purchase orders based on material schedules.
• Obtain quotations and designs from suppliers.
• Negotiate rates and terms for materials.
• Place orders in conjunction with the site programme.

Skills

Business Purchasing qualification or CIPS equivalent

Proven experience as a Senior Buyer or similar role (5+ years)

Understanding of cost management and construction materials

Strong relationships with suppliers

Excellent negotiation skills

Excellent IT and numerical skills

Familiarity with Microsoft packages and Excel

Ability to influence across all levels

Job description

Who are Croudace Homes?

Croudace Homes is a family-owned housebuilder with a proud heritage dating back to 1946. Operating across the Southeast of England from our regional offices in Caterham, Letchworth, and Theale, we're committed to building high-quality homes and careers. Our reputation is built on trust, attention to detail, and a passion for creating communities that stand the test of time.

At Croudace, we believe that a solid foundation starts with the right people. Fostering a culture of open communication, respect & continuous growth, we listen to our people, celebrate contributions at every level, and provide meaningful development opportunities. With a strong focus on well‑being and work‑life balance, we create an environment where our employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered to succeed – because when our people thrive, so does our business. We're proud of our low staff turnover and long employee tenures, which reflect the positive experience of working at Croudace.

Senior Buyer

We have a position available for a Senior Buyer to join our commercial team in Letchworth, ensuring the effective and timely procurement and delivery of the correct materials to achieve the build programme and specification.

What you'll be doing

Receive or, if necessary, take off own material schedules to produce purchase orders. Obtain quotations and designs from selected suppliers. Compare quotations and negotiate the most favourable rates and terms for the business needs. Discuss key comparisons and those over £75k with the Materials Manager. Place orders with suppliers at agreed term rates, in conjunction and ahead of the site programme so as not to impede production.

Skills & knowledge you'll bring

• Business Purchasing, Procurement or Supply Chain qualification or CIPS equivalent
• Proven experience (5 years +) as a Senior Buyer or in a similar role for a residential house builder.
• Demonstrable understanding of cost management, the price of housing products, general construction and how materials fit into dwellings.
• Proven track record of building strong relationships with suppliers and a good network of contacts.
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent IT and numerical skills
• Able to use Microsoft packages and familiarity using Excel and spreadsheets.
• Ability to influence and build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation.

Why join Croudace?

At Croudace Homes, we believe our people are our greatest asset – and we're committed to rewarding and supporting them. In return for your skills and dedication, you'll receive a competitive package that includes (role dependant):

• 26 days holiday, increasing with service, plus an additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Generous Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Discretionary bonus to recognise your performance and contribution
• Well‑being benefits: discounted gym membership, a health cash plan (with cover for children), private Bupa healthcare (based on role & service length), mental health support via our EAP programme including access to counselling, bi‑annual health checks