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Manchester
Hays
Buyer
Posted: 16 February
Offer description

Your newpany

You’ll be joining a well‑established organisation recognised for delivering large scale, technically driven projects for clients across the UK. The business is known for itsmitment to high standards, long‑term thinking, and a culture built around doing things the right way. Thepany has been trading for more than 25 years and in that time, they've built up an excellent reputation amongst customers and colleagues.


Your new role

As Buyer, you’ll take on a key position at the heart of thepany’s operational delivery. You’ll be responsible for ensuring that materials, equipment, and external services are sourced efficiently, cost effectively, and in line with business requirements. Working closely with operations managers, onsite teams, finance, and a broad supplier network, you’ll coordinate procurement activity to support project schedules and budgetmitments. Your responsibilities will include raising and approving orders, maintaining procurement records, managing supplier performance, and ensuringpliance withpany standards.
This role is ideal for someone analytical andmercially sharp — someone who enjoys negotiating, identifying the best market options, and keeping projects running smoothly through effective purchasing decisions.

What you'll need to succeed

1. Experience working in a procurement, buying, or purchasing role
2. Understanding of building materials, equipment and supply chain processes
3. Awareness of health and safety standards
4. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and procurement platforms
5. Ability to manage procurement requirements across multiple ongoing projects
6. Good grasp of budgeting, cost control and financial analysis
7. Strong written and verbalmunication skills
8. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to operational sites when required
9. Confident negotiation abilities with evidence of achievingpetitive pricing

What you'll get in return

10. Fully expensedpany vehicle
11. 22 days’ annual leave (increasing to 25 with service)
12. Healthcare cash plan
13. Early finish on Fridays
14. Long service and birthday recognition schemes
15. Staff events and social activities
16. Discounts with major UK retailers

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