Buyer – Engineering & Industrial Supply Chain

Location: Warrington, UK

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Are you a commercially minded Buyer who enjoys building strong supplier relationships and driving value across diverse procurement categories? Do you have the agility to move between strategic supplier negotiations and hands-on project purchasing?

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering organisation with a £10M turnover, supplying high-quality technical solutions to customers in multiple industrial sectors. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a Buyer to help strengthen their supply chain capability and support operational delivery.

The Opportunity

In this role, you’ll work across a variety of commodities and purchasing activities, supporting both day-to-day operations and project-specific requirements:

• Manage purchasing activities across a wide range of goods and services
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing, quality, and delivery performance
• Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships to support business goals
• Contribute to the development of robust and efficient supply chains
• Support project-related procurement, ensuring timely availability of materials and components
• Assist with administrative tasks such as generating sales orders and maintaining procurement records
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to align purchasing activities with operational needs

Ideal Candidate Profile

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• 2–3 years of proven buying or procurement experience, ideally in an engineering or manufacturing environment
• A track record of managing suppliers and achieving cost and performance improvements
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• The ability to prioritise workload and adapt to changing business demands
• Competence in procurement systems and Microsoft Office tools
• A proactive and collaborative approach to working across functions

Why Join?

• Be part of a stable, growing business with a strong industry reputation
• Work in a varied role spanning multiple commodities and projects
• Enjoy a collaborative and supportive working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities to develop your procurement expertise further

Apply now to take on a buying role where you’ll make an immediate impact.

If you’re ready to step into a role with variety, responsibility, and growth potential, this could be your next career move.