Buyer

The Company: We are working with an Affordable Housing Contractor who are looking to add a Buyer to their team. They are a very profitable and cash-rich contractor with high profit margins. They have a healthy pipeline of work for 2025 and beyond. The Role: You will ordinarily be office based but will be required to visit sites, suppliers etc. across the region too. General responsibilities will include the following; •             Research and contact new suppliers initiating business relationships and partnerships •             Negotiate new contracts including rebates •             Have overall control for ordering materials and plant •             Risk management •             Initiate spending controls where required •             Work closely with other departments putting in place and following robust processes and procedures that aid rather than hinder the construction process You: You will have a good understanding of material and plant prices and ideally a network of contacts to benchmark against You will have worked for a housing contractor/developer or building contractor.   You will be able to commute to their office in Lancashire. You will be IT literate and contractually aware. Rewards: You will receive a great salary and car allowance with a package that includes a variety of benefits including 2 annual bonuses. You will be working with a long established and very knowledgeable senior management team. They have a low staff turnover as they’re a nice company to work for and they reward their staff well