Buyer: 12 Month FTC

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd; West End; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering powerhouse in the UK is seeking procurement professionals with experience in purchasing for manufacturing environments. This initial 12-month fixed-term contract offers hybrid working options and a team eager to either extend the contract or make it permanent. Responsibilities include strategic procurement and supplier management, while benefits include private medical insurance and a flexible work schedule. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience with MRP/ERP systems and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Flexible start and finish times

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance program

Pathway for career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in buying/purchasing in a manufacturing business.
• Experience with supplier management is essential.
• Any technical qualifications or CIPS would be an advantage.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and be calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic procurement activities and supplier management.
• Obtain quotes and negotiate prices from suppliers.
• Generate purchase orders and support cost reduction efforts.

Skills

Buying/purchasing experience

Supplier management

Excellent communication skills

Calm under pressure

Education

Technical qualifications/CIPS

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

We are looking for candidates with experience in buying/purchasing in manufacturing environments to join a world leader in engineering technology, in a role that is critical to the success of the supply chain. This is a global engineering powerhouse with decades of experience, and you'll have to work at a state-of-the‑art manufacturing facility alongside an established procurement team.

This role is an initial 12 month fixed‑term contract, with the goal of the team to either extend or make perm, and will cover both strategic procurement activities, as well as supplier management. Covering a PSL of approx. 450, you will obtain quotes, negotiate prices, generate purchase orders and effectively support cost reduction.

What are we looking for?

• Min 1-2 years within buying/purchasing for a manufacturing business, using MRP/ERP systems
• Experience with supplier management
• Any technical qualifications/CIPS would be advantageous
• Personality: Eager to learn, excellent communication skills and calm under pressure

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid working options
• Flexibility on start and finish times with a 1pm finish on a Friday
• Eagerness from team to either extend this contract or turn into a permanent role after 12 months
• Private medical insurance and employee assistance program
• Chance to work at a growing, global manufacturing business with great brand reputation and a proven pathway of progression