Freelance Materials Buyer – Maidstone, Kent (6–9 Months)

A new freelance opportunity has just opened up with one of the UK’s leading housebuilders, based in Maidstone, Kent.  They’re heading into a busy period and need an experienced Materials Buyer to support the team across multiple live residential schemes.

• Position:  Buyer (Materials)
• Contract type:  Freelance / Temporary
• Duration:  6 – 9 months
• Payment type:  PAYE, PAYE Umbrella or Limited company outside of IR35
• Day rate:  £ negotatiable and dependant on payment method chosen.
• Location:  Maidstone, Kent
• Skilled Careers contact:  Mark Dixon (Maidstone branch)

The Company

This is a well-established, highly regarded housebuilder with around 10 live sites across the South East and a strong pipeline of new developments starting in 2026. It’s a busy, fast-paced environment with solid systems and experienced teams in place.

The Role

You’ll be joining a team of three Buyers, reporting directly to the Senior Buyer, helping keep projects moving during a peak workload period.

Day-to-day, you’ll be:

• Scheduling and ordering materials
• Placing materials and plant orders with suppliers
• Managing budgets and monitoring spend
• Working closely with site teams for call-offs
• Supporting smooth supply chain operations across live developments

What They’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Materials Buyer (construction/housebuilding ideally)
• Comfortable managing orders, suppliers, and budgets
• Good communication skills — you’ll be dealing with site teams and suppliers daily
• COINS experience is helpful but not essential (training available)

What’s On Offer

• 6–9 month freelance contract
• Competitive day rate (negotiable depending on payment method)
• PAYE, Umbrella, or Limited Company (outside IR35) options
• 1 day per week WFH (rota basis) if you want it
• Office parking available

What to do next?

If this sounds like your kind of role, hit 'Apply Now' or get in touch with Mark Dixon at Skilled Careers (Maidstone branch) for more details.