Buyer (12 months Fixed Term Contract) - Burnley
The Buyer is responsible for the sourcing, negotiation and commercial management of goods and services to support project delivery and operational requirements.
The role has primary accountability for creating and managing purchase orders, ensuring all commitments are commercially aligned, accurately documented and placed in line with project timelines. The Buyer owns supplier relationships within allocated categories, negotiates pricing and payment terms, and manages supplier performance to protect delivery reliability and margin. Working closely with Project Delivery Managers, Engineering, Workshop, Commercial and Finance teams, the Buyer ensures procurement activity supports project schedules, financial controls and governance requirements.
This role plays a key part in strengthening procurement, supporting ERP transition (SAP to IFS), and building long-term supply chain resilience.
Role specific responsibilities:
Create and manage purchase orders in line with project and operational requirements.
Review and convert MRP requisitions into accurate ...