About
Why do we continue to repeat the things we did in the past? Because there hasn’t been a better way… until now.
Our platform was designed with the intent of making the purchasing of building materials quicker and more efficient – whether you’re a tradesperson, self-builder or just tackling some DIY tasks. No more time spent endlessly searching online or driving around to multiple retailers or trade counters, get everything you need in one place!
Our Approach
We support and empower our local, independent builders’ merchants who contribute to our communities, share knowledge, and provide added value. Our platform enables both professionals and DIY enthusiasts to easily connect with a vast network of experienced independent merchants and conveniently find the materials they require at competitive prices, saving valuable time. We offer end-to-end financing solutions to our buyers, facilitating seamless trade over our platform without any paperwork or the need to create numerous trade accounts.
Our app and features are specifically designed for professionals and DIY consumers alike to efficiently manage multiple projects, quotes, and orders all from a single interface. Discover the optimal combination of merchants and supplies that meet your specific requirements at the most favourable prices.
Established in Edinburgh, we maintain offices in London and various locations across Europe with a dedicated team of over 50 staff members committed to delivering the finest product experience.
Leadership Team
Our team have been involved in the tech and construction industries for many years. Our specialisms are building technology which solves problems and empowers a channel of partners to succeed.
Here are some of our senior management team who are behind the platform.
If you would like to join us on this journey, we are always keen to hear from you. See our job ads on LinkedIn or email us hiring@buymaterials.com
Rob Lovell
CEO & Founder
Keif Gwinn
CTO & Co-founder
Scott Holmes
VP Sales & Co-founder
Tony Pickworth
CFO
Vicky Lovell
VP Marketing
Milovan Milic
Investment Board
Level Playing Field
We battle together! We equip our merchant partners with sophisticated technology tools and the marketing firepower to increase their competitiveness in an ever-changing industry. By opening the floodgates to new markets and channels, we generate more business for our independent merchants through our seamless, fast, and incredibly simple platform.
Win – Win!
Technology which Improves Profit and Efficiency
The platform is the cornerstone that empowers our merchants to handle more enquiries than ever in a more efficient way through automation and AI technologies. It reduces friction, lowers costs, and opens up new market opportunities
For our customers – they can experience a super easy and centralised way of dealing with the building materials market, where we do the searching for you and our merchant network competes for your business
Saving Time and Money
Who doesn’t want to do that?!? Whether you are a Novice or a Pro – time is money, and we’ll save you countless hours of hassle and phone calls with just a few simple clicks. No more traipsing round DIY stores and soulless retail outlets.
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