Job Description

A strong opportunity for a proactive, detail‑driven Buyer to join a regional house building and play a key role in supporting build programmes, commercial objectives and future growth. The role works collaboratively across Commercial, Technical, Construction and Group functions, ensuring materials, plant and services are procured efficiently, cost‑effectively and in line with budgets, specifications and policies. You’ll help drive value, improve processes and maintain strong supplier relationships across the region.

What You’ll Be Doing
•     Providing a high‑quality procurement service aligned to build programmes, start dates and development budgets
•     Managing material orders, specifications, supplier relationships and compliance with Group policies
•     Supporting regional teams with technical and operational buying queries
•     Monitoring stock levels, storage practices and site requisitions
•     Resolving supplier, delivery and invoice queries efficiently
•     Producing procurement KPIs, reports, risk assessments and recommendations
•     Reviewing supplier and product performance, driving improvements and innovation
•     Supporting Group Procurement with standardisation, schedules and cost build‑ups
•     Contributing to CVR meetings and wider commercial reporting

What We’re Looking For
•     CIPS/MCIPS qualification or strong experience in a Buying/Procurement role
•     Broad commercial, financial and technical awareness
•     Knowledge of construction materials, regulations and NHBC requirements
•     Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
•     Proficiency in COINS (procurement), Excel and Word
•     Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
•     A collaborative, resilient and solutions‑focused mindset

To discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Michael Dufferwiel at Elvet Recruitment.