Sandbach
Buyer Full-Time | Permanent£35,000 – £45,000 per annum + Benefits Are you an experienced Buyer, Procurement Coordinator, Purchasing Officer or Supply Chain professional looking for your next opportunity within manufacturing? We are recruiting for a proactive and commercially aware Buyer to join a growing manufacturing business specialising in high-quality precision products for a wide range of industries. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy production environment where you will play a key role in procurement, supplier management, stock control and supply chain performance. This role would suit candidates with previous experience in manufacturing procurement, engineering purchasing, materials sourcing, or supply chain coordination. The Role – Buyer / Procurement Specialist As Buyer, you will support the day-to-day purchasing and supply chain activities across the business, ensuring raw materials, subcontract services and consumables are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively and delivered on time to support production schedules. You will work closely with production, engineering, stores and suppliers to maintain strong supplier relationships, improve procurement processes and support continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Raise and manage purchase orders for raw materials, engineering consumables and subcontract services, • Source competitive quotations from suppliers and negotiate pricing, lead times and supply agreements, • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery and cost targets are achieved, • Monitor stock levels and material availability to support manufacturing and production schedules, • Track supplier performance, delivery times and quality standards, • Resolve supply chain and purchasing issues quickly and effectively, • Support cost reduction and continuous improvement projects across procurement and supply chain functions, • Maintain accurate purchasing records, ERP/MRP system updates and supplier documentation, • Collaborate closely with production, operations and finance teams Buyer Requirements • Previous experience in a Buyer, Purchasing, Procurement or Supply Chain role within manufacturing or engineering, • Experience purchasing raw materials, engineering components or industrial products, • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, • Good understanding of manufacturing supply chains and production planning, • Experience using ERP systems, MRP systems and Microsoft Office packages, • Excellent communication and organisational skills, • Commercial awareness with strong attention to detail, • Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, • Knowledge of engineering materials, industrial manufacturing or production processes would be advantageous What’s On Offer • Competitive salary of £35,000 – £45,000 per year, • New starter incentive payment, • Shorter working day on Fridays, • Supportive and collaborative team environment, • Ongoing training and career development opportunities Apply Now If you are an experienced Buyer, Procurement Coordinator, Purchasing Officer, Supply Chain Planner or Manufacturing Buyer looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
