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Materials Buyer
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newmarket, Suffolk
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Materials Buyer
Regional Residential Developer - Newmarket
£45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits
gap construction are proud to be representing a respected and growing residential developer based in Newmarket, in their search for a Materials Buyer to join their highly successful commercial team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking housebuilder with a strong pipeline of high quality developments across the East of England.
You'll have the opportunity to influence purchasing strategies, build strong supplier relationships, and contribute to cost efficiency and sustainability goals across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Source, negotiate, and procure materials for multiple residential sites.
Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure reliable service and competitive pricing.
Prepare and issue purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery to meet project schedules.
Monitor stock levels, deliveries, and supplier performance.
Support the Commercial and Site Management teams in achieving cost control and value engineering objectives.
Ensure all materials comply with project specifications, quality standards, and sustainability requirements.
Manage supplier queries, delivery issues, and invoice discrepancies efficiently.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes and supplier performance.Person Specification
Proven experience as a Materials Buyer (ideally within residential or housebuilding sectors).
Strong knowledge of construction materials, supply chains, and procurement best practices.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills with a commercial mindset.
Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities across live sites.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and COINS would be beneficial.
A collaborative team player who can liaise effectively between site and office teams.Apply
If you're an experienced Materials Buyer looking to take the next step in your career with a reputable regional housebuilder, we'd love to hear from you.
Please contact Martin at gap construction or send your updated CV to apply.
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