Materials Buyer – Surrey
A new opportunity has just opened up for a Materials Buyer with one of the UK’s leading housebuilders, based in Woking, Surrey
This is a well-established, highly regarded housebuilder with around 10 live sites across the Surrey, Berkshire and Hampshire regions. They have a busy year ahead and are looking for a Materials Buyer to work over all live projects.
Your role as Materials Buyer will be reporting directly to the Commercial Manager and have assistance from an Assistant Material Buyer.
Some examples of daily tasks;
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 skills can you bring?
Proven experience needed as a Materials Buyer (construction/housebuilding)
Comfortable managing orders, suppliers, and budgets
Good communication skills — you’ll be dealing with site teams and suppliers daily
COINS experience is helpful but not essential (training available)
Used to working in a hybrid role from office, sites and home
What you can expect as Material Buyer
Working for an organised and process driven business
Experienced colleagues on site and commercially
Stable employment and clear career path as you will be the only Materials Buyer for the region and there are plans to grow the team.
Competitive salary and package including healthcare and pension
If you would like more information on this Materials Buyer position in Surrey or any other Buyer or Procurement roles in the Southern Home Counties please contact Lee Kidd at our Guildford office.
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