Buyer

Who are Croudace Homes?

Croudace Homes is a family-owned housebuilder with a proud heritage dating back to 1946. Operating across the Southeast of England from our regional offices in Caterham, Letchworth, and Theale, we're committed to building high-quality homes and careers. Our reputation is built on trust, attention to detail, and a passion for creating communities that stand the test of time.

At Croudace, we believe that a solid foundation starts with the right people. Fostering a culture of open communication, respect &continuous growth, we listen to our people, celebrate contributions at every level, and provide meaningful development opportunities. With a strong focus on well-being and work-life balance, we create an environment where our employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered to succeed-because when our people thrive, so does our business. We're proud of our low staff turnover and long employee tenures, which reflect the positive experience of working at Croudace.

Buyer

We are currently looking for a Buyer to join our Commercial team in Theale.

What you'll be doing:

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for the effective control and timely procurement of materials to support all construction-related activities.

This will include:

securing best value

placing orders in line with the relevant build programme and specification

actively managing supplier relationships, and collaborate closely with Site, Technical and Commercial teams.

Skills & knowledge you'll bring:

Typically 3-5 years' relevant experience as a Buyer within residential housebuilding

Strong supplier relationship management

Excellent negotiation skills

Good understanding of materials, specifications and cost control

Ability to influence and build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation

Proficiency in COINS or a similar construction system

Able to use Microsoft Office packages, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Excellent IT and numerical skills

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why join Croudace?

At Croudace Homes, we believe our people are our greatest asset-and we're committed to rewarding and supporting them. In return for your skills and dedication, you'll receive a competitive package that includes (role dependant):

26 days holiday, increasing with service, plus an additional day off to celebrate your birthday

Generous Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

Discretionary bonus to recognise your performance and contribution

Flexible working options, offering greater control over your hours and location

Wellbeing benefits: discounted gym membership, a *health cash plan (with cover for children), *private Bupa healthcare (based on role & service length), mental health support via our EAP programme including access to counselling, bi-annual health checks

Life assurance cover of up to 8x your annual salary

Up to three paid volunteer days each year to get involved in meaningful community projects

Training and development opportunities, including support for professional memberships and continued career progression

Enhanced Family Friendly leave options, recognising that starting or growing a family takes many forms

Vehicle allowance (role dependant) with free onsite parking and free electric car charging

Everything else: *retail discount platform, free fruit in the office, monthly Friday fun and cakes raising money for nominated charities, fund match for charity sponsorship, dress for your day where applicable, and modern offices that facilitate collaborative working

*dependent on length of service

At Croudace, we don't just build homes-we build fulfilling careers. Whether you're starting out or bringing years of experience, you'll find a workplace that genuinely supports your development and celebrates your success. If you'd like to find out more about this role, please don't hesitate to get in touch at recruitment@Croudace.co.uk

If you believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and make the next move in your career with Croudace Homes

All completed applications are handled by Croudace homes. A copy of our privacy policy can be seen here. By applying for the role, you are agreeing that you accept this privacy policy.

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for the effective control and timely procurement of materials to support all construction-related activities. They will secure best value, place Orders in line with the relevant build programme and specification, actively manage supplier relationships, and collaborate closely with Site, Technical and Commercial teams.