Job Description
Job Title: Buyer (Materials)
Location: Oxford (with flexible work-from-home arrangements)
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + comprehensive package
About
My client is a well-established, regionally-based construction business with a proud history of delivering high-quality design & build, new build, refurbishment and restoration projects right across southern England. With over 100 years of trading and a strong people-first culture.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Buyer (Materials) to join our procurement function. You will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating and procuring materials and services required for our projects (typically up to ~£30m), working closely with project teams across the Oxford region and beyond.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships, ensuring value for money, reliability and quality of supply.
2. Managing material procurement for multiple projects simultaneously: forecasting, ordering, tracking delivery and liaising with logistics.
3. Reviewing specifications and material requirements with Estimating, Design, Site Teams and Supply Chain.
4. Conducting commercial negotiations, drafting contracts or purchase orders, monitoring...