Buyer Wanted — part negotiator, part spreadsheet whisperer, part chaos controller.

Let’s be real: this isn’t a role for someone who just clicks “Add to Basket.”

We’re looking for a sharp, proactive Buyer who knows their way around lean manufacturing, understands the difference between “cheap” and “cost-effective,” and can keep supply chains flowing without breaking a sweat (or the budget).

If you’ve got an eye for detail, a sixth sense for supplier delays, and can hold your own in a lead-time showdown — keep reading.

What you'll actually be doing (not just what it says on the job title):

• Sourcing components, materials, and services in a way that makes operational sense — not just financial.

• Managing supplier relationships with just the right balance of charm and backbone.

• Raising and chasing purchase orders like your inbox depends on it (because it does).

• Making sure the right stuff shows up, at the right time, for the right price — no drama.

• Digging into data, spotting patterns, and making smart buying decisions based on facts, not feelings.

• Working closely with production, planning, and engineering to keep things lean, smooth, and cost-efficient.

• Identifying supply risks before they become your 4pm problem.

• Supporting continuous improvement projects because yes, there’s always a better way.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment — ideally one that talks the lean language.

• Solid understanding of supply chain principles, demand planning, and cost control.

• Excellent negotiation skills — you don’t fold when a supplier says “lead time’s gone up.”

• ERP system knowledge (if you’ve battled with MRP before, you’ll fit right in).

• Great communicator, eagle-eyed on detail, and not afraid to push back when it counts.

• Someone who understands urgency — and when it’s real vs. when it’s just panic.

What you might not love:

• This isn’t a hands-off, paper-pushing role. It’s active, fast-paced, and occasionally full of surprises.

• Suppliers won’t always play ball — you’ll need a thick skin and a cool head.

• We work lean — so if you like lots of layers and sign-offs, this might feel a bit exposed.

• It’s not glamourous. You won’t be flying off to source luxury goods. You will be chasing someone in Bolton about washers.

What you will get:

• A permanent, full-time role in a team that values autonomy, speed, and smart decisions.

• Proper input into how things are done — not just following someone else’s process.

• Loads of variety. Some days it’s negotiations, some days it’s solving supply chain puzzles.

• The satisfaction of knowing your work directly keeps production moving.

• A culture that gets lean, respects process, and wants you to challenge the status quo — constructively, of course.

If you like spinning plates but prefer them organised by SKU, and you’re ready to get stuck into a role that’s equal parts people, process, and pressure — we’d love to hear from you.

No frills. No fluff. Just smart, efficient buying with impact.

If this is of interest, please APPLY now and lets connect for a chat!