Buyer – Engineering & Industrial Supply Chain
Location: Warrington, UK
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Are you a commercially minded Buyer who enjoys building strong supplier relationships and driving value across diverse procurement categories? Do you have the agility to move between strategic supplier negotiations and hands-on project purchasing?
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. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a Buyer to help strengthen their supply chain capability and support operational delivery.
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
* Negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing, quality, and delivery performance
* Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships to support business goals
* Contribute to the development of robust and efficient supply chains
* Support project-related procurement, ensuring timely availability of materials and components
* Assist with administrative tasks such as generating sales orders and maintaining procurement records
* 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
* A track record of managing suppliers and achieving cost and performance improvements
* 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
Why Join?
* Be part of a stable, growing business with a strong industry reputation
* Work in a varied role spanning multiple commodities and projects
* Enjoy a collaborative and supportive working environment
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunities to develop your procurement expertise further
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.