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Building Materials Buyer
Job Posted: 5 hours ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 38,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Saxmundham
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Building Materials Buyer
Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 per annum (Depending on Proven Experience)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm (37.5 hours per week)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Office-based Near Saxmundham (with occasional travel as required)
On behalf of our client, we are recruiting an experienced Building Materials Buyer to join a forward-thinking business that supports members across agricultural and rural sectors.
This is more than just a buying role — it’s an opportunity to shape a specialist portfolio, build long-term supplier relationships, and directly contribute to the value offered to members. You’ll play a key role in delivering cost-effective, high-quality building materials while providing trusted, impartial advice that makes a real difference.
What You’ll Be Doing
As the Building Materials Buyer, your role will span four key areas: commercial development, member support, administration and quality, and general team collaboration.
Commercial Development
Identify new commercial opportunities and products to expand the building materials offering.
Grow volume, turnover, and the surplus returned to members.
Support supplier negotiations to secure the most competitive pricing and terms.
Develop strong, mutually beneficial relationships with both new and existing suppliers.
Monitor product trends and innovations to keep the business and its members ahead of the curve.
Promote collaboration with other departments to cross-sell related products and services.
Member-Support
Manage daily purchasing enquiries from members across all building materials categories.
Provide accurate, unbiased product advice tailored to individual member needs.
Keep members informed about new or alternative products and market developments.
Ensure all enquiries are handled efficiently and professionally, meeting or exceeding expectations.
Design and deliver offers that are fit for purpose and aligned with member requirements.
Support strategic planning for the building materials category alongside the Head of Department.
Attend member events and site visits as needed (occasionally outside standard hours).
Administration & Quality Control
Accurately process and track member orders from initial enquiry through to invoicing.
Maintain comprehensive records of supplier transactions, pricing, and meetings.
Resolve order or invoice queries promptly in line with internal procedures.
Contribute to monthly reporting and member communications.
Uphold quality standards and escalate any concerns to the relevant teams.
Collaboration & Contribution
Support colleagues across departments
Maintain a professional and proactive approach, both in the office and when representing the business externally.
Participate in team meetings, internal discussions, and supplier visits.
Identify opportunities for personal development and training.
Contribute to a positive, supportive working environment.
What You’ll Bring
Experience
Proven experience in procurement or buying — ideally within the construction or building materials sector.
Solid knowledge of construction materials, supplier networks, and market pricing.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate favourable terms and build trusted supplier relationships.
Skills & Personal Qualities
Highly organised and detail oriented.
Excellent communicator — confident in handling enquiries, negotiating, and influencing.
Strong commercial awareness and analytical thinking.
Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative team player with a hands-on, positive approach.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy under pressure.
What’s in It for You?
You’ll be joining an organisation that genuinely looks after its people and believes in rewarding hard work. Benefits include:
£35,000 – £38,000 salary (Depending on Proven Experience)
Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week from home (After 6 months probationary period has been completed)
7% non-contributory pension
22 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
Healthcare cash plan
Life insurance – 4x salary
Company sick pay
Enhanced maternity & paternity benefit
Income protection for long-term illness
Interest-free personal loan (up to £5,000)
Eye test and glasses contribution (up to £100)
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Paid company social events, birthday leave & volunteer days
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re looking for a role where you can use your procurement skills to make a tangible difference — while enjoying excellent benefits and being part of a collaborative, supportive team — this could be the perfect next step.
To find out more or to put yourself forward, please contact Katie Dobson at Select RecruitmentBefore You Apply
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