Materials Buyer

Location: Wallingford, Oxfordshire (with site visits across the South East)

Beechcroft Developments is an award-winning specialist in creating high-quality retirement communities. For over 40 years, we’ve been recognised for designing and building homes of outstanding character, winning multiple accolades for design, landscaping, and sustainability.

We are now looking for an experienced Materials Buyer to join our Commercial team. This is a key role responsible for the procurement of materials across our developments, ensuring that projects are delivered on budget, on time, and to Beechcroft’s high standards of quality.

The successful candidate will bring proven experience as a construction buyer, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to build strong supplier relationships.

About the Role

As Materials Buyer, you’ll take ownership of procurement across multiple live sites, managing material sourcing, supplier relationships, and cost control. You’ll play a vital part in making sure projects run smoothly and efficiently, supporting both our Build and Commercial teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Procurement Strategy – Managing the sourcing, negotiation, and purchasing of construction materials and plant for 4–5 live developments.
• Supplier & Cost Management – Building strong relationships with suppliers, securing competitive pricing, quality, and reliable deliveries.
• Site Coordination – Working closely with project teams to align procurement with build programmes, preventing delays.
• Budget Oversight – Monitoring site spend, tracking variations, and highlighting cost-saving opportunities.
• Data & Compliance – Maintaining accurate procurement records, ensuring contracts are compliant, and that orders meet specification.
• Continuous Improvement – Identifying new suppliers, alternative materials, and more efficient ways of working.

About You

We’re looking for a commercially minded procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. As Materials Buyer, you will be:

• Experienced – With a background in construction procurement within residential development is essential. 
• Commercially aware – Able to balance quality, cost, and efficiency in purchasing decisions.
• Organised and detail-focused – Capable of managing multiple live developments and procurement schedules.
• A confident negotiator – Skilled at managing supplier performance and negotiating strong agreements.
• Digitally proficient – Experienced with procurement software (COINS or similar) and Microsoft Office.
• Collaborative and solutions-focused – A proactive communicator who works well across teams.
• Well-located – Residing within Berkshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, or Surrey.

Why Join Beechcroft?

At Beechcroft, we pride ourselves on being more than just a developer. As an award-winning, people-focused business with a strong reputation for quality and integrity, we offer more than simply a job – we offer the opportunity to contribute to something lasting.

By joining us, you’ll be part of a supportive commercial team within a collaborative operations environment, in a business that continues to grow and thrive.

You’ll play a direct role in creating projects that make a genuine difference to communities, while working in a culture where your expertise and input are valued. Alongside this, you’ll have access to a competitive package of benefits designed to support both your wellbeing and professional development.