Our client is a developer/contractor undertaking residential & mixed use schemes across the country. They predominantly build houses, and their apartment blocks are usually no more than 3 or 4 stories high (no RC frame). The need now exists for a Buyer to look after recently awarded new scheme of works. The position will be based out of their offices in Kent and will report into the Commercial Director. Main responsibilities: Responsible for procuring materials within budgets in time to progress works on site. Responsible for producing monthly budgetary control reports on all materials purchased for each site. Responsible for procuring and hiring plant required on site including cabins, forklifts, fencing and transport etc. Responsible for resolving account queries with suppliers that the accounts department have failed to resolve through normal procedures. Responsible for resolving disputes between suppliers and the company. Responsible for procuring site staff protective clothing. Required to attend and report on procurement at each site monthly progress meeting. Required to on occasion take off material quantities from drawings and produce schedules from which to procure. Working alongside Materials Scheduler to ensure schedules are correct. Required to assist the estimating department with obtaining pretender quotations and resolving material specification issues. Being responsible for liaising between site teams and office teams to ensure all technical information has been included to get drawings to Status A approval prior to delivery on site. In return, our client is offering a basic salary between £50k - £55k with a full package, bonus on top.