Buyer

Location: Leeds office Department: Commercial Contract: Permanent Closing date: 24/07/2026

Benefits & Rewards

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Company pension
• Wellness programmes
• Specialist healthcare services
• Parental leave
• Extended holiday leave
• Performance bonuses

About the role

To support the buying and commercial function in the procurement of materials and plant for residential housing developments across Yorkshire. The role is designed as a development position, offering exposure to all stages of the buying process within a fast‑growing, design‑led housebuilder.

The successful candidate will assist with pricing, procurement, supply chain coordination, and cost control while learning best practice within a commercially disciplined, high‑quality housebuilding environment.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Supply Chain:

• Assist in the procurement of materials and plant in line with project programmes and budgets
• Issue enquiries, analyse returns, and prepare comparisons for review
• Support placing purchase orders in accordance with company procedures
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm lead times, pricing, and availability
• Maintain and update approved supplier records

Commercial & Cost Control:

• Assist with maintaining cost records, cash flow forecasts, and procurement schedules
• Support value engineering exercises and cost saving initiatives where appropriate
• Help ensure orders are placed in line with budgets and authorised spend limits
• Track order status and flag risks relating to cost, programme, or supply

Project & Internal Coordination:

• Work closely with Commercial, Construction, and Technical teams to understand build programmes and design requirements
• Attend internal procurement, commercial, and site meetings as required
• Support resolution of supply chain issues, shortages, or delivery delays

Administration & Systems:

• Maintain accurate procurement records within company systems
• File contracts, orders, invoices, and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, audit requirements, and commercial controls

Skills & Experience

• Some experience in a buying, procurement, commercial, or construction‑related role (including graduate or trainee level)
• Understanding of the housebuilding or construction industry
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good IT skills, particularly Excel and Microsoft Office
• Organised, methodical, and able to manage multiple tasks
• Strong communication skills with a professional, confident manner
• Previous experience working for a housebuilder, contractor, or developer
• Awareness of material buying in residential construction

Personal Attributes

• A Full UK Driving Licence
• Keen to learn and develop within a commercial/buying career pathway
• Proactive, with a positive and problem‑solving attitude
• Commercially aware with attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, growing business
• Team‑focused with the confidence to engage suppliers and internal stakeholders

What We Offer

• Opportunity to develop within a rapidly expanding Yorkshire housebuilder
• Exposure to high‑quality, design‑led residential developments
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive, professional working environment in a modern Leeds office

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