Job Title: Buyer - Maternity Cover Location: Crewe - Pyms Lane Contract Type: Temporary (Full-time) Duration: Until 31 December 2026 (possible extension to January 2027) Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days onsite preferred) Are you ready to dive into an exciting opportunity that supports our Facilities Team within Indirect Procurement? We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Buyer to join our vibrant organisation on a maternity cover basis. If you have a solid commercial understanding and a knack for negotiation, this could be the perfect fit for you! Role Overview: As our Buyer, you will be instrumental in managing sourcing, supplier communication, framework ordering, and R&D-focused procurement. Your expertise will ensure the smooth operation of our procurement processes while maintaining compliance and cost discipline. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate framework ordering and business area acquisitions. Support R&D-focused procurement initiatives. Collaborate with internal buyers and collate requisitions across the organisation. Engage with suppliers to obtain quotations and support negotiations. Lead RFQ/tender processes to secure the best outcomes. Ensure purchasing compliance and maintain cost discipline. What We're Looking For: Essential Skills & Experience: Strong commercial understanding. Exposure to finance. Basic project management skills. Excellent communication and negotiation abilities. Proven collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills. Desirable Skills: Engineering background (not essential). Experience in Automotive, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or similar sectors. Systems You'll Use: SAP Bentley internal ordering systems (training provided) Microsoft Teams Working Hours: 35 hours per week. Hybrid working preferred (3 days onsite, flexible to 2). Why Join Us? Be part of a vibrant team that values innovation and collaboration! Opportunity to enhance your skills in a supportive environment. Enjoy a flexible working pattern that suits your lifestyle. If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a fast-paced procurement environment, we want to hear from you! Join us on this exciting journey and help shape the future of our procurement processes. We look forward to welcoming you to our team! Take the leap and apply today! Your next adventure awaits! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser