Buyer

White Label Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking precision engineering company as a Senior Buyer, where you will play a crucial role in procurement for complex fabrication projects. This position offers the chance to influence significant changes within a company undergoing modernization and growth. With a full order book and ambitious targets, you will source materials, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance, all while collaborating with internal stakeholders. This role is perfect for someone eager to take the next step in their career and make a real impact in a dynamic environment that values innovation and quality.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Profit-sharing bonus scheme

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life insurance

Company phone and laptop

Full support for CIPS qualification

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Source materials and negotiate pricing with suppliers.
• Manage procurement records and ensure compliance.

Skills

Fabrication processes

Machining processes

Material traceability

Engineering drawing interpretation

ERP systems proficiency

Commercial negotiation

Sourcing raw materials

MOD security protocols

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

ERP systems (EFACS)

Job description

Company Overview

An established precision engineering business is looking to appoint a Senior Buyer to support its continued growth and transformation. This is a key opportunity to join a forward-thinking, engineering-led organisation going through a major period of modernisation and investment.

With a full order book and a target to more than double turnover in the next five years, this role offers genuine scope for someone looking to influence real change. Reporting into the Supply Chain Manager, the role will focus on procurement for complex fabrication projects across defence, oil & gas, and nuclear sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret and understand complex engineering and fabrication drawings to support procurement activities

• Source materials from approved suppliers and international vendors where required

• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms to drive value and support cost-saving initiatives

• Ensure full documentation traceability and supplier compliance for all purchased items

• Manage and maintain procurement records in line with ERP system requirements

• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to align procurement activity with project timelines

• Identify and implement opportunities for improvement in supply chain efficiency and material control

• Support ERP integration and contribute to continuous improvement in procurement processes

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong understanding of fabrication and machining processes

• Experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment (essential)

• Full knowledge of material traceability requirements and documentation

• Ability to read and interpret engineering and technical drawings

• Proficiency in ERP systems (EFACS experience desirable)

• Commercial acumen and negotiation experience with UK and international suppliers

• Familiarity with MOD security protocols and eligible for (or already holding) SC clearance

• Experience sourcing raw materials, particularly metals and steels

Desirable Attributes:

• CIPS qualification or actively working towards it (full funding provided)

• Knowledge of lean practices and continuous improvement methodologies

• Ability to analyse data and monitor market trends to inform purchasing strategy

• Experience in long lead-time, project-based environments

• Background in regulated sectors such as defence or aerospace

• Comfortable contributing to ERP system implementation and process development

Benefits Include:

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays (2 days to be used for Christmas shutdown)

• Profit-sharing bonus scheme (typically 2,000 per year)

• Defined contribution pension scheme (up to 6% employer contribution)

• Life insurance (2 x annual salary)

• Company phone and laptop

• Full support and funding for CIPS qualification

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Buyer with fabrication experience and a background in technical purchasing to take the next step in their career with a company that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Apply now to be considered.