Senior Buyer – Kent

I’m currently partnering with a leading UK housebuilder to recruit an experienced Senior Buyer to join their Kent division.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing commercial team within a well-established and award-winning residential developer. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for materials procurement, cost control, and financial reporting across multiple live construction sites.

The Role

As Senior Buyer, you will:

• Take ownership of materials procurement across designated sites
• Manage cost control and ensure strong commercial performance
• Consolidate purchases to achieve maximum economic benefit
• Negotiate agreements with suppliers and manufacturers
• Analyse quotations, prepare tender documentation, and place orders
• Prepare material cost budgets (CPC1) and provide cost advice to Surveyors
• Monitor delivery schedules in line with build programmes
• Resolve discrepancies between orders, goods received and invoices
• Attend site meetings at key project stages
• Monitor rebate agreements and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities

Build strong working relationships across commercial, construction and supply chain teams

This role requires someone commercially astute, highly organised, and comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

What My Client Is Looking For

• Proven experience in a purchasing role (construction sector preferred)
• Strong commercial awareness and cost management capability
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong numerical and analytical ability
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team

Desirable:

• Working towards CIPS (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of construction regulations and materials
• Experience using COINS
• Strong MS Office skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive basic salary + annual bonus
• Company car / car allowance / travel allowance
• Salary sacrifices car scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Share save & incentive schemes
• Additional employee benefits and rewards

My client promotes a collaborative team culture while supporting flexible working where possible. They are a values-driven organisation with a strong reputation for quality, integrity, and sustainability within the UK housing market.

If you’re an experienced Buyer ready to step into a senior role within a respected and growing business, I’d welcome a confidential conversation.