Buyer
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £50,000 to £65,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Plus package |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 February 2026 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5JW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PORBUY_1770735324 |
Summary
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: Competitive (DOE) + benefits
An established and well-respected residential housebuilder based in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced Buyer to join their commercial team. This is a key role within the business, responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and services across multiple housing developments.
The RoleAs Buyer, you will play a vital part in supporting the delivery of high-quality new homes by managing the full procurement cycle. You will work closely with Commercial, Construction, and Technical teams to ensure materials and subcontract packages are sourced efficiently, within budget, and in line with programme requirements.
Key Responsibilities-
Procuring building materials, plant, and subcontract packages for residential developments
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Negotiating prices, terms, and lead times with suppliers and subcontractors
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Placing orders in line with build programmes and monitoring deliveries
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Maintaining strong supplier relationships and identifying new supply opportunities
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Monitoring market trends and material price fluctuations
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Ensuring compliance with company procedures, quality standards, and health & safety requirements
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Supporting cost control and value engineering initiatives
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Proven experience in a Buyer or Procurement role within residential housebuilding
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Strong knowledge of construction materials and subcontract procurement
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Excellent negotiation and commercial awareness
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Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
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Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
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IT literate, with experience using procurement or COINS-type systems (desirable)
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Competitive salary dependent on experience
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Supportive and collaborative working environment
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Opportunity to join a stable business with a strong local reputation
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Long-term career progression within residential development
This role would suit a Buyer looking for a long-term position within a growing housebuilding business where they can make a genuine impact. Please apply directly or reach out to Lucy to discuss on lprower@fr-group.co.uk