Buyer Procurement · Stallingborough HQ

myenergi Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site EV charging

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Job summary

myenergi is seeking a proactive Buyer to join our Procurement team in the UK. The role manages an demanding purchasing portfolio, ensuring material availability for in-house production and external partners while maintaining accurate order data.

You will work closely with Production Planning, Logistics, Finance and suppliers, owning purchasing activities from demand through receipt and driving continuous improvement in procurement performance.

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 minimize 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.
• Work closely with Production Planning to ensure material availability for internal production and external partners.
• Maintain visibility of material shortages, supply risks and critical shortages and communicate to stakeholders.
• Produce regular shortage reporting and identify actions to protect production schedules.
• Manage material shipments to external manufacturers and create necessary sales orders and documents.
• Build supplier relationships, provide forecasts and monitor delivery commitments.
• Escalate supply issues to minimise business disruption and support supplier performance reviews.
• Balance inventory availability with stocking policies and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Ownership & accountability

Proactive problem solving

Independent working

Communication & relationship building

Working at pace with accuracy

Commercial awareness

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

CIPS qualification (desirable)

Tools

ERP/MRP purchasing systems

Microsoft 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 & 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 minimize 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 & 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 & 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

At myenergi, our values guide how we work every day

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.