Responsibilities
Ensure the effective and timely procurement and delivery of the correct materials to achieve the build programme and specification.
Receive/compile material schedules to produce purchase orders.
Obtain quotations and designs from selected suppliers.
Compare quotations and negotiate the most favourable rates and terms for business needs.
Discuss key comparisons and those over £75k with the Materials Manager.
Place orders with suppliers at agreed term rates, in conjunction with and ahead of the site programme to avoid production delays.
Qualifications
* 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.
* Demonstrable understanding of cost management, 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 spreadsheets.
* Ability to influence and build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation.
About 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.
Benefits
* 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 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 dependent) 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.
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