Buyer

Wec Group Ltd; Darwen; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wec Group Ltd is hiring a Buyer to manage procurement of materials, components and services within a manufacturing environment. You will negotiate pricing, lead times and supplier terms while building strong supplier partnerships and monitoring performance.

The role requires collaboration with production, planning and engineering teams, focusing on cost savings and process improvements. You will ensure stock availability to support production demands and raise purchase orders using internal

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Buyer / Senior Buyer / Purchasing role.
• Manufacturing or engineering industry background preferred.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems advantageous.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing the procurement of materials, components, and services
• Negotiating pricing, lead times, and supplier agreements
• Developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Monitoring supplier performance, quality, and delivery schedules
• Working closely with production, planning, and engineering teams
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and process improvements
• Ensuring stock levels and material availability support production demands
• Rising and managing purchase orders using internal systems

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Organisation skills

Communication

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

ERP/MRP systems

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

• Managing the procurement of materials, components, and services
• Negotiating pricing, lead times, and supplier agreements
• Developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Monitoring supplier performance, quality, and delivery schedules
• Working closely with production, planning, and engineering teams
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and process improvements
• Ensuring stock levels and material availability support production demands
• Rising and managing purchase orders using internal systems

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in a Buyer / Senior Buyer / Purchasing role
• Manufacturing or engineering industry background preferred
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving skills
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems advantageous
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment