Buyer
Posted 5 days ago by ProTech Recruitment Ltd
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Mitcham, London
Summary: The Buyer role involves managing procurement activities and overseeing inventory control within a UK-based operation for a growing engineering and manufacturing group. The position focuses on efficient sourcing, supplier performance, cost control, and stock optimisation to support project delivery and business objectives. The role requires collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure quality and timely delivery of materials and services. This is a 3-month contract with the potential for extension, based in South London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Source and procure materials, components, and services in line with cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
- Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders for purchasing processes and project activities.
- Analyse spending patterns and contribute to cost reduction initiatives.
- Negotiate supplier agreements to achieve favourable pricing and terms.
- Identify and evaluate new suppliers and components.
Key Skills:
- Relevant qualification in engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or project coordination within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Awareness of quality management systems (e.g., ISO standards).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Mitcham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Role: Buyer
Location: South London
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 months initially - potential to be extended
Hours: 38 hours per week
Salary: Depending on Experience
A growing engineering and manufacturing group is expanding its commercial team to support ongoing business growth across multiple global locations. The organisation operates across a wide range of industrial sectors, delivering specialised products and technical solutions.
The role is responsible for managing procurement activities and overseeing inventory control functions within a UK-based operation. This position focuses on ensuring efficient sourcing, supplier performance, cost control, and stock optimisation to support both project delivery and wider business objectives.
- Key Responsibilities
- Source and procure materials, components, and services in line with cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
- Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders for purchasing processes and project activities.
- Analyse spending patterns and contribute to cost reduction initiatives.
- Negotiate supplier agreements to achieve favourable pricing and terms.
- Identify and evaluate new suppliers and components.
- Experience & Qualifications
- Relevant qualification in engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or project coordination within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Awareness of quality management systems (e.g., ISO standards).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
If this role is of interest to you, please reach out to (url removed)