Senior Materials Buyer | Hybrid Role in Construction

Barratt Developments plc; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major housebuilding company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Materials Purchaser for their Commercial team. This role involves managing purchasing processes, ensuring compliance with specifications, and producing cost schedules. The ideal candidate will be qualified to NVQ Level 4 or higher with strong attention to detail and communication skills. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a variety of additional perks, including competitive bonuses and private medical cover.

Benefits

Competitive Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Cover

Annual Medical Health Assessment

26 days’ holiday

Qualifications

• Numerate and able to gather, interpret, and present data for budgets.
• Methodical, conscientious and organised.
• Able to work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manage materials purchasing process on multiple sites.
• Schedule and place material and plant orders.
• Check Architects/Engineers drawings for discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong IT skills

Good communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 4 or higher with a valid CSCS card

Job description

A major housebuilding company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Materials Purchaser for their Commercial team. This role involves managing purchasing processes, ensuring compliance with specifications, and producing cost schedules. The ideal candidate will be qualified to NVQ Level 4 or higher with strong attention to detail and communication skills. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a variety of additional perks, including competitive bonuses and private medical cover.