We're the UK's largest buying group for independent builders' merchants.

We work closely with our supplier partners, leveraging our buying power to get the best rates on materials for our members.

IBC has grown to lead as the largest member buying group for independent builders’ merchants throughout the UK, championing progress and partnership. ​​We commit to understanding and supporting our members’ distinct needs and business frameworks. We work in partnership with our supplier partners to deliver outstanding deals that benefit both our members and suppliers.​

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The Independent Buying Consortium began in 2008 supporting a few independent builders merchants in London.

Today, we are the leading member buying group for developing builders’ merchants right across the UK.

At IBC we have more than 15 years’ experience and an unrivalled understanding of the needs of independent builders’ merchants.

We negotiate and deliver exceptional deals and offer great support to our members, and specialise in working with independent builders’ merchants who are developing their businesses and going from strength-to-strength.

Our strong relationships with the UK’s leading suppliers allow us to offer all the benefits our members needs to succeed and grow their business.

Since being introduced to IBC a few years ago, it has formed into a great relationship. Our BDM is always very supportive and good at communicating, particularly with helping us to secure allocation through product shortages. IBC has also helped us grow by supporting us with the development of marketing materials for our business and with the additional business services they offer.

We have built new relationships with new suppliers which again is many thanks to IBC Overall very satisfied with working with IBC.

Valley Hill Builders Merchants

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