Job Description
Lindum Homes is the Group’s bespoke housebuilding division and one of Lincolnshire's leading housebuilders, producing higher-end modern homes for market sale across new build developments in and around Lincoln/Lincolnshire.
We are currently seeking a Buyer to join the Homes Team, based at our office in Lincoln. The successful candidate will have experience in material buying within market housing, and will work in collaboration with the wider commercial team, divisional project teams and other Divisions.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
· Maintaining accurate records, managing budgets, and forecasting material requirements
· Monitoring supplier performance and ensuring compliance with company standards and health & safety requirements
· Ensuring timely delivery of goods and services to support efficient site operations
· Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure consistent quality and value
· Identifying cost-saving opportunities and supporting value engineering initiatives
· Collaborating closely with site managers, as well as the commercial and design teams, to ensure project timelines are met
· Assisting in the preparation of and issuing tender documents, analysing quotations, and negotiating favourable terms
Essential skills and attributes required are :
· Proven experience in a procurement or buying role in construction, ideally within housebuilding
· Strong interpersonal skills with a track record of building effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams
· Collaborative team player, confident working across Lindum Divisions to support shared goals and the wider needs of the business
· Proficient in analysing costs, comparing quotations, and securing value for money
· Commercially aware with a focus on delivering value through strong negotiation skills
· Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
· Self-motivated, proactive, and dependable under pressure
· Knowledge of construction materials and building regulations
The role is a Full-Time position (40 hours, Monday to Friday) and salary will be commensurate with experience, skill level and qualifications. Benefits include Group Personal Pension, profit related pay, employee share scheme and opportunities for further training and development.
Our Lindum Homes office is located just off Doddington Road, a short distance from the Group’s Head Office on Station Road in North Hykeham. The role would involve visits to our sites as required, so a full driving licence is essential.
Further information about Lindum Homes and our current developments may be found here:
www.lindumhomes.co.uk
https://twitter.com/LindumHomes
Lindum Homes is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
We are not looking to use agencies for this role so will not accept speculative CV's
Requirements
Driving licence Construction Procurement Buyer