Buyer

Lindum Homes is the Groups bespoke housebuilding division and one of Lincolnshires leading housebuilders producing higher-end modern homes for market sale across new build developments in and around Lincoln/Lincolnshire.

We are currently seeking a Buyer to join the Homes Team based at our office in Lincoln. The successful candidate will have experience in material buying within market housing and will work in collaboration with the wider commercial team divisional project teams and other Divisions.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

Procuring materials and subcontractor services for residential developments

Maintaining accurate records managing budgets and forecasting material requirements

Monitoring supplier performance and ensuring compliance with company standards and health & safety requirements

Ensuring timely delivery of goods and services to support efficient site operations

Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure consistent quality and value

Identifying cost-saving opportunities and supporting value engineering initiatives

Collaborating closely with site managers as well as the commercial and design teams to ensure project timelines are met

Assisting in the preparation of and issuing tender documents analysing quotations and negotiating favourable terms

Essential skills and attributes required are:

Proven experience in a procurement or buying role in construction ideally within housebuilding

Strong interpersonal skills with a track record of building effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams

Collaborative team player confident working across Lindum Divisions to support shared goals and the wider needs of the business

Proficient in analysing costs comparing quotations and securing value for money

Commercially aware with a focus on delivering value through strong negotiation skills

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

Self-motivated proactive and dependable under pressure

Knowledge of construction materials and building regulations

The role is a Full-Time position (40 hours Monday to Friday) and salary will be commensurate with experience skill level and qualifications. Benefits include Group Personal Pension profit related pay employee share scheme and opportunities for further training and development.

Our Lindum Homes office is located just off Doddington Road a short distance from the Groups Head Office on Station Road in North Hykeham. The role would involve visits to our sites as required so a full driving licence is essential.

Further information about Lindum Homes and our current developments may be found here:

Homes is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.