Senior Buyer, Residential Construction Materials

Riverside; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Learning & development

Benefits

Job summary

Riverside is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead procurement of materials for residential developments in the UK. You will ensure competitive pricing, align with budgets and programme, and support the development team's cost planning.

The role requires strong buying experience in housing/construction, excellent supplier management, and the ability to negotiate favourable terms. Riverside offers flexible working options and a broad benefits package.

Qualifications

• Significant buying experience within the UK housebuilding or construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of residential building materials and supply chains.
• Proven track record of negotiating commercial agreements and achieving cost savings.
• Excellent supplier relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the development team to balance cost, programme, quality, customer satisfaction and health and safety.
• Produce material schedules per house type and liaise with Design Manager, Estimator and Head of Commercial.
• Negotiate material framework agreements and rebates to reduce costs and maximise profitability while maintaining build integrity.
• Monitor market trends, inflation, and supplier performance to mitigate supply risks.

Skills

Significant buying experience

Residential building materials & S&C

Negotiating commercial agreements

Supplier relationship management

Education

Degree level or equivalent in a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Procurement systems

Job description

Riverside is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead procurement of materials for residential developments in the UK. You will ensure competitive pricing, align with budgets and programme, and support the development team's cost planning.

The role requires strong buying experience in housing/construction, excellent supplier management, and the ability to negotiate favourable terms. Riverside offers flexible working options and a broad benefits package.