Freelance Materials Buyer – Maidstone, Kent (6–9 Months) A new freelance opportunity has just opened up with one of the UK’s leading housebuilders, based in Maidstone, Kent. They’re heading into a busy period and need an experienced Materials Buyer to support the team across multiple live residential schemes. Position: Buyer (Materials) Contract type: Freelance / Temporary Duration: 6 - 9 months Payment type: PAYE, PAYE Umbrella or Limited company outside of IR35 Day rate: £ negotatiable and dependant on payment method chosen. Location: Maidstone, Kent Skilled Careers contact: Mark Dixon (Maidstone branch) The Company This is a well-established, highly regarded housebuilder with around 10 live sites across the South East and a strong pipeline of new developments starting in 2026. It’s a busy, fast-paced environment with solid systems and experienced teams in place. The Role You’ll be joining a team of three Buyers, reporting directly to the Senior Buyer, helping keep projects moving during a peak workload period. Day-to-day, you’ll be: Scheduling and ordering materials Placing materials and plant orders with suppliers Managing budgets and monitoring spend Working closely with site teams for call-offs Supporting smooth supply chain operations across live developments What They’re...