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Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Materials Buyer - South Oxfordshire - £Neg.
Tradeline have been appointed by their award-winning client, whom are a specialist in creating high-quality housing and retirement living.
Our client is seeking an experienced Materials Buyer to join its award winning Commercial team. This is a key role ensuring developments remain on budget, on schedule, and true to the quality of projects delivered.
The Role: -
* As Materials Buyer, you’ll take ownership of procurement across multiple live sites, managing material sourcing, supplier relationships, and cost control.
* You will play a vital part in making sure projects run smoothly and efficiently, supporting the Build and Commercial teams.
Responsibilities: -
* Procurement Strategy – Managing the sourcing, negotiation, and purchasing of construction materials and plant for 4–5 live developments.
* Supplier & Cost Management – Building strong relationships with suppliers, securing competitive pricing, quality, and reliable deliveries.
* Site Coordination – Working closely with project teams to align procurement with build programmes, preventing delays.
* Budget Oversight – Monitoring site spend, tracking variations, and highlighting cost-saving opportunities.
* Data & Compliance – Maintaining accurate procurement records, ensuring contracts are compliant, and that orders meet specification.
* Continuous Improvement – Identifying new suppliers, alternative materials, and more efficient ways of working.
Person Specification: -
* Commercially minded procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
* Experienced with a background in construction procurement, ideally within residential development.
* Commercially aware
* Organised and detail-focused
* A confident negotiator
* Digitally proficient – Experienced with procurement software (COINS or similar) and Microsoft Office.
* Collaborative and solutions-focusedBefore You Apply
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