Buyer (Bespoke Manufacturing)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Worksop; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited invites applications for a Buyer (Bespoke Manufacturing) role based in Worksop. You will own procurement activities, sourcing materials for complex engineering projects and supporting tender teams with supplier pricing.

Experience in construction/engineering procurement is essential; you will negotiate terms, manage supplier performance and drive value across high-value packages. The role offers progression and formal training support.

Qualifications

• Experience sourcing materials in construction or engineering sectors.
• Background in procurement/buying.

Responsibilities

• Source, obtain and assess quotations from UK and international suppliers.
• Procure subcontract packages, materials, plant, equipment and services.
• Support estimating, sales and project teams with supplier pricing during tenders.
• Negotiate pricing and terms to achieve best value.
• Ensure suppliers meet technical, quality, safety and programme requirements.

Skills

Sourcing materials

Procurement

Job description

Buyer (Bespoke Manufacturing)

GBP50,000 - GBP60,000 + Progression + Training + CIPS Development Support + Company Benefits

Worksop

Are you an experienced Buyer or Procurement professional with a background in sourcing materials for the engineering or construction industry, looking to take ownership of complex project procurement rather than routine production purchasing?

Do you want to develop your career within a diverse engineering business while receiving support towards CIPS qualifications, giving you the opportunity to strengthen your procurement expertise alongside experience across major engineering projects?

The company are a leading UK provider of complex engineering and construction solutions, delivering mechanical engineering projects across sectors including building products, aggregates, energy, recycling and utilities.

With decades of experience and extensive in-house design, fabrication and engineering capability, the business specialises in taking on technically challenging projects and delivering turnkey solutions from concept through to completion.

The Role:

• Support estimating, sales and project teams with supplier and subcontractor pricing during tender stages
• Source, obtain and critically assess quotations from UK and international suppliers
• Procure subcontract packages, materials, plant, equipment and specialist engineering services
• Manage procurement across packages ranging from day-to-day requirements through to high-value packages worth hundreds of thousands or millions of pounds
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery requirements and supply agreements to achieve best commercial value
• Ensure suppliers and subcontractors meet required technical, quality, safety, accreditation and programme requirements

The Person:

• Experience sourcing materials in the construction or engineering industry
• Background in Procurement / Buying

Reference Number: BBBH27066b

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.