Who are Croudace Homes?
Croudace Homes is a family-owned housebuilder with a proud heritage dating back to 1946. Operating across the Southeast of England from our regional offices in Caterham, Letchworth, and Theale, we're committed to building high-quality homes and careers. Our reputation is built on trust, attention to detail, and a passion for creating communities that stand the test of time.
At Croudace, we believe that a solid foundation starts with the right people. Fostering a culture of open communication, respect & continuous growth, we listen to our people, celebrate contributions at every level, and provide meaningful development opportunities. With a strong focus on well-being and work-life balance, we create an environment where our employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered to succeed-because when our people thrive, so does our business. We're proud of our low staff turnover and long employee tenures, which reflect the positive experience of working at Croudace.
Senior Buyer
We have a position available for a Senior Buyer to join our commercial team in Letchworth, ensuring the effective and timely procurement and delivery of the correct materials to ensure the achievement of build programme and specification.
What you'll be doing:
Receive or if necessary, take off own material schedules to produce purchase orders. Obtain quotations and designs from selected suppliers. Compares quotations and negotiates the most favourable rates and terms for the business needs. Discuss key comparisons and those over £75k with the Materials Manager. Places orders with suppliers at agreed term rates, in conjunction and ahead of the site programme so as not to impede production.
Skills & knowledge you'll bring:
Business Purchasing, Procurement or Supply Chain qualification or CIPS equivalent
Proven experience (5 years +) as a Senior Buyer or in a similar role for a residential house builder.
Demonstratable understanding of cost management, the price of housing products, general construction and how materials fit into dwellings.
Proven track record of building strong relationships with suppliers and a good network of contacts.
Excellent negotiation skills
Excellent IT and numerical skills
Able to use Microsoft packages and familiarity using Excel and spreadheets.
Ability to influence and build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation.
Why join Croudace?
At Croudace Homes, we believe our people are our greatest asset-and we're committed to rewarding and supporting them. In return for your skills and dedication, you'll receive a competitive package that includes (role dependant):
26 days holiday, increasing with service, plus an additional day off to celebrate your birthday
Generous Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
Discretionary bonus to recognise your performance and contribution
Wellbeing benefits: discounted gym membership, a health cash plan (with cover for children), private Bupa healthcare (based on role & service length), mental health support via our EAP programme including access to counselling, bi-annual health checks
Life assurance cover of up to 8x your annual salary
Up to three paid volunteer days each year to get involved in meaningful community projects
Training and development opportunities, including support for professional memberships and continued career progression
Enhanced Family Friendly leave options, recognising that starting or growing a family takes many forms
Vehicle allowance (role dependant) with free onsite parking and free electric car charging
Everything else: retail discount platform, free fruit in the office, monthly dress down Friday raising money for nominated charities, fund match for charity sponsorship and modern offices that facilitate collaborative working
At Croudace, we don't just build homes-we build fulfilling careers. Whether you're starting out or bringing years of experience, you'll find a workplace that genuinely supports your development and celebrates your success. If you'd like to find out more about this role, please don't hesitate to get in touch at recruitment@Croudace.co.uk
If you believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and make the next move in your career with Croudace Homes
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