Buyer
| Posting date: | 03 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £55,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Package |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 September 2025 |
| Location: | Nottinghamshire, NG6 8EP |
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VAC-20041_1756893932 |
Summary
Buyer Opportunity
Role: Buyer
Location: Nottinghamshire
Company: UK Leading Developer
My client is a well-established and high-performing residential developer known for delivering quality new-build homes across the UK. As a Senior Buyer, you will play a pivotal role within a fast-paced commercial team, taking ownership of key procurement activities across multiple sites and ensuring best-value sourcing while maintaining excellent supplier and site relationships.
As a Buyer, you will take responsibility for:
- Proven experience as a Buyer within the housebuilding or wider construction sector
- Strong commercial awareness and confident negotiation skills
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and prepare accurate take-offs
- Proficient user of Microsoft Excel for budgeting and scheduling tasks
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication skills and the confidence to liaise with internal teams and suppliers
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to visit sites when required
Buyer Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Buyer within the housebuilding or wider construction sector
- Strong commercial awareness and confident negotiation skills
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and prepare accurate take-offs
- Proficient user of Microsoft Excel for budgeting and scheduling tasks
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication skills and the confidence to liaise with internal teams and suppliers
- Full UK driving licence to visit sites when required
Other Desirable Skills Include:
- Working knowledge of COINS or a similar procurement/ERP system
- Experience managing supplier relationships within a group procurement framework
What is on Offer?
On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established regional housebuilder who invest in their staff offering further career progression opportunities. Other benefits include company car or car allowance, generous bonus scheme, private medical and life insurance, pension contributions and much more.
To Apply
If you would like more information on the Buyer role or any other commercial roles, please apply direct or get in touch with our Fawkes and Reece Birmingham office and speak to Kelly Green on 01827211022.