Buyer

The Company:

We are working with an Affordable Housing Contractor who are looking to add a Buyer to their team. They are a very profitable and cash-rich contractor with high profit margins. They have a healthy pipeline of work for 2025 and beyond.

The Role:

You will ordinarily be office based but will be required to visit sites, suppliers etc. across the region too. General responsibilities will include the following;

•             Research and contact new suppliers initiating business relationships and partnerships

•             Negotiate new contracts including rebates

•             Have overall control for ordering materials and plant

•             Risk management

•             Initiate spending controls where required

•             Work closely with other departments putting in place and following robust processes and

 procedures that aid rather than hinder the construction process

You:

You will have a good understanding of material and plant prices and ideally a network of contacts to benchmark against

You will have worked for a housing contractor/developer or building contractor.  

You will be able to commute to their office in Lancashire.

You will be IT literate and contractually aware.

Rewards:

You will receive a great salary and car allowance with a package that includes a variety of benefits including 2 annual bonuses.

You will be working with a long established and very knowledgeable senior management team.

They have a low staff turnover as they’re a nice company to work for and they reward their staff well.

Benefits: 
£40,000 - £45,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Package
Location: 
Lancashire, NORTH WEST
Type: 
Permanent
Discipline: 
Buyer
Job Posted: 
Mon, 02 Jun 2025
Closing Date: 
Mon, 16 Jun 2025
Reference: 
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