Purchasing Officer - Construction
Circa / up to £45,000 DOE
Livingston (Hybrid - 4 days office / 1 day home with scope to review this as the role evolves) Occasional site visits also required.
Our retained client Rosewood Homes & Properties is entering a significant phase of growth and are about to embark on a major new slate of projects delivering vital Social Housing developments across Central Scotland.
To support this expansion, they are looking for an experienced Purchasing Officer to join them at their Livingston head office. Working directly with the board and management, your expertise will be crucial in ensuring these projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the high standards we and our communities expect.
You will play a key role in the setup and delivery of our upcoming social housing slate. You aren't just processing orders; you are managing the lifecycle of the build, from sourcing bricks to managing fleet requirements. We are looking for a hands-on purchasing professional to take ownership of the following areas:
1. Strategic Construction Buying
• Source and select vendors to secure the best package regarding quality, price, and delivery for our new housing developments.
• Forecast demand for building materials and track price trends to mitigate commercial risk.
• Assist in developing specifications for equipment and materials.
• Source specialist trades and sub-contractors, including issuing drawings for tenders.
2. Operational & Site Support
• Review site requisitions to ensure materials are ordered and delivered on time.
• Manage inventory levels and coordinate deliveries between suppliers and active sites.
• Resolve snagging issues with sub-contractors and handle material discrepancies.
• Monitor purchasing budgets and generate weekly reports (e.g., delivery/hire schedules).
3. Wider Business Management
• As a key member of a tight-knit team, you will assist with wider business activities including Fleet Management (MOTs, Road Tax) and supporting Marketing efforts (our upcoming website update, new build news).
About You
Construction experience is important to us for this role. We are looking for a candidate who speaks the language of the site team. You must have relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within the housebuilding or construction sector.
• Experience: A proven track record in procurement and a strong understanding of construction processes/materials.
• Mobility: A full driving license is essential for periodic site visits.
• Attitude: You are proactive, able to negotiate firmly with suppliers, and willing to turn your hand to wider business tasks when needed.
The Package
• Salary: circa / up to £45,000 per annum (based on experience)
• Holiday: 29 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Work Pattern: Monday–Friday
How to Apply
This vacancy is being handled exclusively by Realise Recruitment as retained partners of Rosewood Homes. Please note that all applications and CV submittals must be made to Realise Recruitment via advert application or by emailing your CV directly to Realise. Any enquiries sent to Rosewood will not be processed via the Group Applicant Tracking System for this vacancy as we are internally handling the whole process. At their request no telephone calls to the Rosewood office regarding this vacancy please as they are unable to handle them. Due to time constraints we are only able to speak with and invite applicants that would be of the most interest.
SITE MANAGER & JOINERS – WE WILL ALSO BE HIRING FOR THESE ROLE AS WELL FOR THE NEW BUILD SITES IN AYRSHIRE, EAST KILBRIDE AND RENFREWSHIRE. TO REGISTER AN INTEREST IN A CONVERSATION IN THE NEAR FUTURE PLEASE SEND YOUR CV TO REALISE RECRUITMENT VIA EMAIL