Buyer

Buyer

Location: West Midlands, Wolverhampton

Job Type: Contract – Full-Time

Start date: 1st July

Ongoing placement 

Salary: £250 – £350 per day

Industry: Construction

A medium sized housing developer seeks a freelance commercial buyer to join their West Midlands team. This role focuses on procuring materials and services essential for house building projects, ensuring quality, value, and timely delivery within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Job Duties

• Source and negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best terms for materials, services and subcontract packages necessary for house building projects.
• Manage purchase orders, contracts and supplier relationships to ensure compliance with company standards and project requirements.
• Monitor market trends and evaluate alternative sources to maintain competitive pricing and availability of materials.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, site teams and finance to align procurement activities with project timelines and budgets.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, supplier performance and delivery schedules.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with supply chain delays or quality issues.
• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to relevant health and safety regulations and company policies.

Required Qualifications

• Valid full driving licence, essential for site visits and supplier meetings across the region.
• Proven experience in buying within the construction or house building industry.

Experience

• Demonstrable track record of successful procurement in a house building.
• Experience in negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Familiarity with materials and services commonly used in residential construction projects.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong negotiation and communication skills to secure favourable terms and foster positive supplier partnerships.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple procurement activities simultaneously.
• Attention to detail in reviewing contracts, specifications and delivery schedules.
• Good understanding of the construction process, particularly house building stages and requirements.
• Proficient in using procurement software and standard office applications.
• Ability to analyse market trends and adapt procurement strategies accordingly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional qualification in procurement or supply chain management.
• Previous experience working with medium sized housing developers or similar organisations.
• Knowledge of sustainable procurement practises within construction.

Working Conditions

• This role requires frequent travel within the West Midlands area, including site visits and supplier meetings.
• Work is primarily office based with regular visits to construction sites.
• Standard full-time hours are expected, with occasional flexibility required to meet project deadlines.
• Contract position offering the opportunity to work within a supportive and professional team environment.