Purchasing Manager/Buyer

YourRetreats; Clayton-le-Moors; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury holiday lodge manufacturer is seeking a Purchasing Manager to manage procurement responsibilities and support the wider team. This role is ideal for organized, proactive candidates thriving in a fast-paced environment. Required skills include proven buying experience, strong communication, and IT literacy. The role offers up to £34,000 salary along with comprehensive benefits, including holiday, pension scheme, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Career progression

Ongoing training opportunities

28 days of holiday

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven buying experience preferably within the construction industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of IT literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong multitasking and time-management abilities.
• High level of numeracy and keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the requisition worksheet and timely order supplies.
• Source and order construction materials aligned with build programs.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Resolve production and supplier issues promptly.
• Negotiate pricing and terms for best value.

Skills

Buying experience

Strong communication skills

IT literacy

Multitasking

Numeracy

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.

Requirements

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.

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: Up to £34,000, depending on experience and qualifications