Purchasing Manager / Buyer

YourRetreats Ltd; Accrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury lodge manufacturer in Accrington is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement while supporting team operations. Ideal candidates will have buying experience in construction, strong communication skills, and IT proficiency. The role offers clear career progression and a collaborative, innovative work culture. Compensation is dependent on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Career progression pathways

Collaborative work environment

Professional development training

Company pension scheme

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Incentive schemes based on performance

Qualifications

• Proven buying experience in construction or a related sector.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High IT literacy, especially in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong multitasking and effective time management.
• Keen attention to detail and strong numeracy.
• Experience in supplier negotiations.
• Proactive with a willingness to assist across the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage requisition worksheet and timely ordering for builds.
• Source and order materials and services for construction.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships for quality assurance.
• Quickly resolve production and supplier issues.
• Negotiate pricing and terms for business value.
• Provide administrative support across departments.
• Assist with data entry and document management.
• Prepare management reports and presentations.
• Coordinate internal activities and queries.

Skills

Buying experience in construction or similar sector

Strong communication skills

High level of IT literacy

Multitasking and time-management abilities

High level of numeracy

Negotiation skills

Proactive work approach

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Your Retreats is a luxury holiday lodge manufacturer based in Accrington. Backed by recent VC funding from our first seed round, we are rapidly expanding and looking for top-tier candidates to join our growing team. Our mission is to deliver exceptional, design-led lodges while creating a dynamic, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

We are seeking a Purchasing Manager/Buyer to manage procurement responsibilities while also supporting the wider team on an adhoc basis. This role is ideal for someone highly organised, proactive, and adaptable, who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. It is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to develop a career in procurement and supply chain management.

Qualifications

• Proven buying experience preferably within the construction industry or similar sector.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High level of IT literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong multitasking and time-management abilities.
• High level of numeracy and keen attention to detail.
• Experience in negotiating with suppliers and service providers.
• A proactive approach to work and willingness to support where needed across the business.

Responsibilities

• Procurement Duties: Manage the requisition worksheet and make order in a timely manner ensuring stock is here on time for the builds.
• Source and order construction materials, plant, and services to align with build programs.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality and reliability.
• Resolve production and supplier issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Negotiate pricing and terms to achieve best value for the business.
• Provide general administrative assistance across departments, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Assist with data entry, document management, and filing systems.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and summaries as requested by senior management.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal queries, helping coordinate cross-departmental activities.

Benefits

• Join a fast-growing, forward-thinking company leading the way in bespoke luxury lodge manufacturing
• Work in a positive, collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued
• Clear pathways for career progression and personal development
• Incentive schemes and rewards tied to individual and team performance
• Ongoing training opportunities to support your professional growth and skill development
• A creative team culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving
• Involvement in distinctive, high-end lodge projects that set us apart in the industry
• 28 days of holiday per year, including bank holidays
• Company pension scheme to help you plan for the future
• A genuinely enjoyable place to work with a supportive, friendly, and close-knit team
• Salary: Depending on experience and qualifications