Lyell Developments Ltd is a new residential developer looking to deliver some exciting new projects across the Home Counties and Midlands. With a strong financially secured pipeline of ongoing and upcoming developments, we now have a new opportunity for a Senior Materials Buyer to join us from the house building industry sector and to be part of our team.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Materials Buyer or someone who has been employed as a Materials Buyer and has the proven skills and ability to step into this new exciting role coming from a housing developer background. You will be part of our new team at our office located near Royston in Hertfordshire and will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, cost-effective developments. As our Buyer, you’ll support procurement across a range of residential projects— located in the Luton, Bedfordshire - Colchester, Essex – Norwich and Leicester areas helping make sure the right materials are in the right place, at the right time, for the right value.
This is a hands-on, fast-paced role with lots of variety. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to manage orders, resolve queries, and support project schedules.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the procurement of plant and materials for our residential developments.
* Help issue accurate purchase orders and enquiries using our internal systems.
* Track requisitions against buying schedules and report delays or issues.
* Liaise with suppliers and maintain positive working relationships.
* Work with Commercial, Technical, Accounts and Construction teams to align procurement activity with programme needs.
* Compiling monthly CVR’s, budget reviews, cost comparisons, replacement orders, waste report and procurement reports
* Help maintain procurement data, compliance checks and invoice reconciliation
* Contribute to new procurement initiatives, including bulk buying and supply chain engagement.
* Resolve on-site issues quickly and effectively.
* Adhere to our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality.
* Deal with telephone calls to/from suppliers
* Issue drawings to various suppliers for quotations
* You will be responsible for requesting quotations from suppliers for sites to obtain best price
* Assist with invoice and order queries
* Carry out monthly site visits
* Raise office and Sales and Marketing orders
* Rebate Administrative ticking processes where appropriate
* Customer Care orders/tracker
Essential Skills, Qualities and Experience
* A qualification in procurement, construction, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Good MS Office suite & COINS skills and confidence using procurement platforms
* Clear communication skills and a proactive approach to resolving issues
* Commercial awareness and the ability to prioritise under pressure
* A 5+ years proven background in new build housing buying preferable.
* Proven ability to manage projects and deliver quality work on time, within budget.
* Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously.
* Thorough, with strong attention to detail.
* Good knowledge of UK construction materials and suppliers.
* Strong Time management skills with an ability to prioritise.
* Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels.
Why Join Lyell Developments Ltd?
* Our culture is underpinned by our values where we offer the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact. Every person here contributes to delivering sustainable, high-quality homes and shaping vibrant communities across the UK.
* As a privately new owned business we have a high-performing and supportive team culture where we look to invest in our people and empower individuals to lead from wherever they stand. Hard-working, driven people will thrive here — and are recognised for what they deliver and how they deliver it.
* Competitive salary, pension, car/car allowance, health cover and performance bonus.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated closing date, should we receive sufficient applications.
Lyell Developments Ltd is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious practice or any other perceived differences. A copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy is available upon request.