HYBRID - Mainly working from home, but will be required to travel to sites and central London for meetings.
We are recruiting on behalf of a residential developer for a Material Buyer to support the delivery of bespoke, high-end homes.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of materials procurement on design-led projects where quality, craftsmanship and attention to detail are central to every decision.
Reporting to the senior commercial team, you will work closely with site teams, consultants and suppliers to secure the right materials, at the right price, when they are needed.
The role
- Manage material enquiries, compare quotations and negotiate best value across price, specification, quality, availability and delivery.
- Review drawings, specifications and material schedules to establish quantities and purchasing requirements.
- Prepare accurate purchase orders and maintain procurement schedules, identifying long-lead items and flagging supply risks early.
- Build supplier relationships and assess alternative products, securing technical and commercial approval for substitutions.
- Coordinate deliveries with site teams; resolve shortages, damaged goods and discrepancies, including returns, replacements and credits.
- Monitor expenditure, review budgets and orders for monthly cost reporting, process supplier invoices and support payment approvals.
- Maintain cost data for estimating and forecasting, support cost-benefit and risk reviews, and help minimise waste and over-ordering.
- Obtain product information, samples, certifications and warranties; follow procurement and compliance procedures.
- Attend site meetings and support the development of assigned Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
- Manage the Take off’s either via Software ( Blue beam, but not essential) or Manual.
What you will bring
- Strong commercial and numerical skills, with a sound understanding of construction methods, materials and procurement.
- The ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications, understand lead times and recognise product compliance requirements.
- Excellent organisation, accuracy and communication, with the confidence to manage multiple priorities independently and within a team.
- Good Excel and Word skills, commercial and legal awareness, and a practical approach to solving problems.
#J-18808-Ljbffr