Contract Technical Buyer – Oil & Gas | Cheshire Area | Outside IR35 | 3–6 Months Looking for your next contract in the oil & gas supply chain? We’re supporting a long-standing engineering firm in the North West who need an experienced Technical Buyer on a short-term contract (3–6 months, outside IR35). You’ll be working closely with their engineering team to take ownership of supplier quotes, freeing up valuable design time and keeping projects on track. What you’ll be doing: * Sourcing and engaging with suppliers for specialist equipment and instrumentation * Requesting and comparing quotes, checking technical compliance * Negotiating costs and delivery schedules * Acting as the go-between for engineering and supply chain to keep things moving What you’ll need: * Strong technical purchasing experience – ideally in oil & gas or industrial systems * Knowledge of relevant equipment (e.g. transmitters, control components, mechanical assemblies) * Confidence liaising with engineers and understanding drawings/specs * Proven track record working as a contractor or interim buyer in similar environments 📅 Start Date: ASAP 💷 Rate: Flexible depending on experience 🧾 Outside IR35 Cressida Consulting is acting as an employment business. All applicants must have the rig...