Buyer
CV-LibraryAbbots Langley, HertfordshirepermanentPosted: 29 August 2026
Apply NowMy client, a house builder, are seeking a Buyer. Reporting to the Senior Buyer, you will manage an efficient materials purchasing process on up to two sites.
You will be expected to:
* Prepare all procurement duties and exercises
* Be aware of new materials to the market which would assist the business
* Schedule and place material and plant orders with Group National Suppliers where appropriate or general suppliers, optimising cost and quality.
* Attend internal pre-start meetings and Team Meetings as required
* Check Architects/Engineers drawings for discrepancies and compliance with the required material specification. Thereafter resolving any queries with the relevant consultants/Technical department.
* Ensure correct specifications are being used
* Produce material cost schedules and budgets with cost codes for new sites and as required, and to review material cost codes to ensure budgets are not exceeded
* Produce schedules for material enquiries, sending to suppliers for costing and assessing quotations and supplier’s schedules to ensure they are correct, prior to placing the respective orders
* Project and report material cost increases as they arise
* Provide site material accruals on a monthly basis
* Compile quarterly material valuations for presentation to the Surveyor to be incorporated in the respective valuation meetings
* Resolve invoice queries with the Accounts department
* Carry out material on site checks and produce reports as required
* Attend site weekly to ensure there are no problems with supplies/materials
* Raise office and Sales and Marketing orders
To be successful in the role, we are looking for:
* Someone with similar experience working for a house builder
* Qualified to NVQ Level 4 or higher
* Numerate with attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate preparation of budgets
* Methodical, conscientious and organised
* Works to deliver high standards
* Strong IT skills, including working knowledge of computer systems within the commercial environment
* The ability to work on own initiative
* Good communication skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally
* Professional and pleasant manner in dealing with internal and external customers
* Excellent telephone skills
You will be expected to:
* Prepare all procurement duties and exercises
* Be aware of new materials to the market which would assist the business
* Schedule and place material and plant orders with Group National Suppliers where appropriate or general suppliers, optimising cost and quality.
* Attend internal pre-start meetings and Team Meetings as required
* Check Architects/Engineers drawings for discrepancies and compliance with the required material specification. Thereafter resolving any queries with the relevant consultants/Technical department.
* Ensure correct specifications are being used
* Produce material cost schedules and budgets with cost codes for new sites and as required, and to review material cost codes to ensure budgets are not exceeded
* Produce schedules for material enquiries, sending to suppliers for costing and assessing quotations and supplier’s schedules to ensure they are correct, prior to placing the respective orders
* Project and report material cost increases as they arise
* Provide site material accruals on a monthly basis
* Compile quarterly material valuations for presentation to the Surveyor to be incorporated in the respective valuation meetings
* Resolve invoice queries with the Accounts department
* Carry out material on site checks and produce reports as required
* Attend site weekly to ensure there are no problems with supplies/materials
* Raise office and Sales and Marketing orders
To be successful in the role, we are looking for:
* Someone with similar experience working for a house builder
* Qualified to NVQ Level 4 or higher
* Numerate with attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate preparation of budgets
* Methodical, conscientious and organised
* Works to deliver high standards
* Strong IT skills, including working knowledge of computer systems within the commercial environment
* The ability to work on own initiative
* Good communication skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally
* Professional and pleasant manner in dealing with internal and external customers
* Excellent telephone skills