Compensation
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Overview
Are you a commercially minded Buyer who can drive value across diverse procurement categories? Do you have the agility to move between strategic supplier negotiations and purchasing admin support?
We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering organisation with a £10M turnover, supplying high-quality technical solutions to customers in multiple industrial sectors. Due to an influx in demand, they are looking to bring on board a Buyer who can support the team over the next 3 months.
The Opportunity
In this role, you’ll work across a variety of commodities and purchasing activities, supporting both day-to-day operations and project-specific requirements:
* Manage purchasing activities across a wide range of goods and services
* Assist with administrative tasks such as generating sales orders and maintaining procurement records
* Negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing, quality, and delivery performance
* Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships to support business goals
* Support project-related procurement, ensuring timely availability of materials and components
* Collaborate closely with internal teams to align purchasing activities with operational needs
Ideal Candidate Profile
We’re looking for someone who brings:
* 2–3 years of proven buying or procurement experience, ideally in an engineering or manufacturing environment
* Strong negotiation and communication skills
* The ability to prioritise workload and adapt to changing business demands
* Competence in procurement systems and Microsoft Office tools
* A proactive and collaborative approach to working across functions
Apply
Apply now to take on a buying role where you’ll make an immediate impact. If you’re ready to step into a role with variety, responsibility, and growth potential, this could be your next career move.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Supply Chain and Engineering
Industries
* Measuring and Control Instrument Manufacturing
* Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
* Manufacturing
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