Buyer

myenergi; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free EV charging

Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work

25 Days Holiday

Mental Health Support

Job summary

The Buyer at myenergi is a key member of the Procurement team, responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material supply across internal manufacturing and external manufacturing partners. The role requires an organised, proactive professional who can independently manage a demanding purchasing portfolio and drive material availability to meet business requirements.

Working closely with Production Planning, Logistics and Finance, you will prioritise, communicate confidently with suppliers, and

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
• High levels of ownership and accountability.
• A proactive approach to problem solving.
• Confidence working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work at pace whilst maintaining accuracy.
• Commercial awareness and analytical thinking.
• A continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Plan material requirements based on production demand and inventory strategy.
• Raise, manage and maintain purchase orders within the ERP system ensuring accuracy of pricing, dates, quantities and supplier information.
• Maintain complete ownership of the purchasing orderbook, ensuring supplier commitments remain accurate and system data is continually updated.
• Monitor supplier acknowledgments and update purchase orders following confirmation.
• Expedite overdue purchase orders and proactively manage supplier commitments to minimise material shortages.
• Work closely with Production Planning to ensure material availability for internal production and external manufacturing partners.
• Maintain visibility of material shortages, supply risks and critical shortages, communicating these clearly to stakeholders.
• Produce regular shortage reporting and proactively identify actions required to protect production schedules.
• Manage material shipments to external manufacturing partners, ensuring deliveries are planned and executed on time.
• Create and manage the associated sales orders and documentation supporting external manufacturing requirements.
• Build strong working relationships with suppliers through regular communication.
• Coordinate supplier quality issues, returns and corrective actions.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed delivery commitments.
• Support invoice and pricing query resolution alongside the Finance team.
• Assist with supplier negotiations including pricing, payment terms and commercial improvements.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and procurement efficiencies.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, reporting and supplier performance.
• Drive improvements that increase efficiency, visibility and control across the purchasing function.
• Contribute towards the ongoing development of procurement systems and ways of working.

Skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Ownership

Problem solving

Independent work

Communication

Agility

Commercial awareness

Continuous improvement

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Job description

Putting the 'i' into British Innovation.

Putting the 'i' into Inventing the Future.

Putting the 'i' into Inspiring Change.

myenergi is a growing global clean-tech manufacturer dedicated to removing the barriers to a greener future. Known for our award-winning zappi EV charger and our intelligent home energy management ecosystem, we empower customers to control, store, and optimise their self-generated energy.

With an expanding international presence and ambitious plans for continued global growth, we’re shaping the future of smart, flexible homes, leading innovation in solar, EV, and battery technology to create a cleaner, more sustainable future for all.

Role Summary

The Buyer is a key member of the Procurement team, responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material supply across both internal manufacturing and external manufacturing partners.

The role requires a highly organised, proactive and commercially aware individual who can independently manage a demanding purchasing portfolio, maintain accurate control of the supplier orderbook and drive material availability to support business requirements.

Success in this role depends on the ability to prioritise effectively, work at pace, communicate confidently with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and take ownership of purchasing activities from initial demand through to material receipt. Working closely with Production Planning, Logistics, Finance and Suppliers, the Buyer plays a critical role in maintaining service levels, supporting inventory strategy and continually improving procurement performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchasing and Orderbook Management:
  • Plan material requirements based on production demand and inventory strategy.
  • Raise, manage and maintain purchase orders within the ERP system ensuring accuracy of pricing, dates, quantities and supplier information.
  • Maintain complete ownership of the purchasing orderbook, ensuring supplier commitments remain accurate and system data is continually updated.
  • Monitor supplier acknowledgments and update purchase orders following confirmation.
  • Expedite overdue purchase orders and proactively manage supplier commitments to minimise material shortages.
  • Reschedule or defer orders where demand changes or inventory exceeds required levels.
  • Ensure purchasing records remain accurate, current and reflective of supplier commitments.
• Material Planning and Supply Management:
  • Work closely with Production Planning to ensure material availability for both internal production and external manufacturing partners.
  • Maintain visibility of material shortages, supply risks and critical shortages, communicating these clearly to stakeholders.
  • Produce regular shortage reporting and proactively identify actions required to protect production schedules.
  • Manage material shipments to external manufacturing partners, ensuring deliveries are planned and executed on time.
  • Create and manage the associated sales orders and documentation supporting external manufacturing requirements.
• Supplier Management:
  • Build strong working relationships with suppliers through regular communication.
  • Arrange supplier meetings where appropriate and provide forecasts and demand information.
  • Monitor supplier performance against agreed delivery commitments.
  • Escalate supply issues where necessary to minimise business disruption.
  • Support supplier performance reviews, KPIs, scorecards and supplier development initiatives.
  • Coordinate supplier quality issues, returns and corrective actions.
• Inventory Management:
  • Monitor inventory levels against agreed stocking policies.
  • Review reorder parameters and recommend improvements where appropriate.
  • Balance inventory availability with stock holding objectives.
  • Support continuous improvement of inventory accuracy and purchasing processes.
• Financial and Commercial Responsibilities:
  • Support invoice and pricing query resolution alongside the Finance team.
  • Ensure purchasing data supports accurate financial processing.
  • Assist with supplier negotiations including pricing, payment terms and commercial improvements.
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction and procurement efficiencies.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, reporting and supplier performance.
  • Drive improvements that increase efficiency, visibility and control across the purchasing function.
  • Contribute towards the ongoing development of procurement systems and ways of working.

Required Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
• High levels of ownership and accountability.
• A proactive approach to problem solving.
• Confidence working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work at pace whilst maintaining accuracy.
• Commercial awareness and analytical thinking.
• A continuous improvement mindset.

Essential

• Previous experience within a purchasing, procurement or supply chain environment.
• Experience managing supplier relationships.
• Experience using ERP/MRP purchasing systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Desirable

• CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS.
• Experience supporting manufacturing environments.
• Experience of inventory management and material planning.
• Knowledge of Incoterms and international logistics.
• Understanding of supplier performance management and procurement KPIs.

Our Values

Bold – Push for better

• Challenge the norm and set new standards
• Try new ideas and learn fast
• Focus on progress, not perfection
• Speak up, even when it's hard

Empowered – Own the outcome

• Take responsibility for your work and results
• Make informed decisions
• Welcome challenge and give it respectfully
• Put customers first

United – Work as one

• Collaborate and share openly
• Communicate clearly and honestly
• Support each other
• Think beyond your own team

Purposeful – Do work that matters

• Consider the impact of your decisions
• Help customers save money and cut carbon
• Build technology that is made to last
• Deliver value through continuous improvement

What myenergi Offers You

• Free on-site EV charging
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 25 days' holiday (increasing with service) + Bank Holidays
• Mental Health First Aiders across the business
• Career development and ongoing support
• Employee empowerment and autonomy
• Free on‑site parking
• A positive, purpose‑driven working environment
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Birthday leave – because everyone deserves a day off for their birthday
• Life Assurance - death in service
• Long service awards
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Life Celebrations – vouchers for birth and marriage
• Employee Assistance Programme – a free, 24/7 UK‑based counselling helpline

myenergi is committed to being an equal opportunity, diverse and inclusive employer. We want a supportive and inclusive environment where our colleagues can reach their full potential without prejudice and discrimination. We are committed to a culture where respect and understanding is fostered, and the diversity of people’s backgrounds and circumstances will be positively valued.