Buyer

Adecco; Blyth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a Buyer to join their engineering team in Blyth, UK. This contract-based role requires expertise in procurement, negotiation, and communication. The Buyer will source materials, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with engineering teams. If you have a proactive approach and a history in procurement, this is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in a supportive environment. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and full-time hours from Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Supportive team environment

Valuable experience in engineering

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a buying or procurement role.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• A proactive and organized approach to work.
• Familiarity with the engineering industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing high-quality materials and services.
• Negotiating prices and contracts with suppliers.
• Expediting and dealing with customers at all levels.
• Maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
• Collaborating with engineering teams to understand procurement needs.
• Keeping accurate records of purchases and inventory.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive approach

Tools

SAP

Job description

Join Our Team as a Buyer!

Are you ready to dive into an exciting opportunity in the engineering sector? We're on the lookout for a dynamic Buyer to join our team on a contract basis! If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for procurement, we want to hear from you!

Position Details:

• Contract Type: Temporary
• Hourly Rate: 22
• Start Date: December 15, 2025
• End Date: March 16, 2026
• Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday to Friday

What You'll Do:

As our Buyer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our projects run smoothly by:

• Sourcing high-quality materials and services.
• Negotiating prices and contracts with suppliers.
• Expediting and dealing with customers at all levels.
• Maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
• Collaborating with engineering teams to understand procurement needs.
• Keeping accurate records of purchases and inventory using SAP.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a buying or procurement role.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• A proactive and organised approach to work.
• Familiarity with the engineering industry is a plus!

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a vibrant and supportive team.
• Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Competitive hourly rate with the opportunity to make a real impact.

If you're ready to bring your buying expertise to our engineering team, apply now! We can't wait to see how you can contribute to our success. Let's make things happen together!

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.

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