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Buyer
Location: Haydock, St Helens (minimum of 2 days per week in the office)
Job Type: Permanent
Contracted Hours: Full time – 36hrs per week (optional condensed 4-day work week, Monday–Thursday loved) / Part time
## About the Role
## Overview of the Role
As a Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, goods, and services essential to the organisation’s day-to-day and project operations.
You will:
- Take ownership of purchasing activity within your remit.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and the wider supply chain to ensure cost-effective, high-quality, and timely procurement solutions.
- Play a key role in supplier management, commercial negotiations, and continuous improvement of procurement processes to support business objectives and operational requirements.
## Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Take ownership of sourcing, selecting, and managing suppliers, ensuring a reliable, cost-effective supply chain that meets business requirements.
- Raise, manage, and monitor purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services while resolving any order, invoice, or delivery discrepancies.
- Lead supplier negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favourable terms, and ongoing cost savings.
- Analyse supplier performance, pricing trends, and market data to support informed purchasing decisions and identify improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across operations, finance, and projects to understand requirements and meet procurement needs.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, maintaining accurate records and documentation at all times.
- Monitor and administer system controls, ensuring data accuracy and supporting users to comply with internal procedures and audit requirements.
## Requirements
## What You’ll Bring
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
- Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain, ideally operating in a Buyer or similar autonomous role.
- Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence suppliers and secure cost-effective commercial outcomes.
- Good analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, pricing trends, and supplier performance to support decision-making.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Capability to balance strategic procurement with operational buying responsibilities.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel proficiency and experience using ERP or procurement systems.
- Being highly organised and detail-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
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## Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications or Experience)
Although not essential, we will consider the following if you have them:
- CIPS qualification (or willingness to pursue relevant procurement qualifications).
- Previous experience within manufacturing, engineering, or technical environments.
- Experience working with suppliers in project-based or fast-paced operational settings.
- Understanding of supply chain processes, inventory control, or materials planning.
- Experience using ERP systems for procurement or materials management.
## The Person
We seek candidates who align not only with the skills but also with our culture and values. We look for:
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A can-do attitude with a positive approach to problem-solving.
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Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all areas of work.
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Demonstration of our core values in everyday working life:
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Integrity, trust, and accountability
- Safety and security
- Client-focused mindset
- Positive social value and impact
- Continuous improvement
## What We Offer
In return, enjoy the following benefits:
## Ways of Working
- 36-hour full-time working week
- Optional 4-day work week (Monday–Thursday focusing)
- Hybrid working model (minimum of 2 days per week onsite)
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## Time Off
- 23 days plus 3 discretionary days for Christmas period (including bank holidays)
- Additional holiday purchase of up to 36 hours (subject to conditions)
- Birthday day off (in addition to usual holiday entitlement)
- 1 STEM Day per year
## Other Benefits
- Healthcare cash plan (reimbursement for everyday medical expenses)
- Employer pension contributions of 5%
- Life Assurance (Death in Service benefit)
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Professional membership fees (if required for your role)
- Free onsite parking
- Free refreshments and fruit in the workplace
## Next Steps
If this role aligns with your expertise and you’re ready to join, apply with:
- Your CV
- A covering letter (explaining your situation, why you’re suitable, and what you bring)
Complete applications will need to include the above documents.
## Policy Notes
## Security and Vetting
Security is a priority for our industry, client, and customers. Before joining, you will need to undergo security checks, which may include UK national security vetting restrictions. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and meet any associated security vetting requirements.
## Equal Opportunities
We embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from appropriately qualified candidates regardless of:
- Sex
- Race
- Disability
- Age
- Sexual orientation
- Gender reassignment
- Religion or belief
- Marital status
- Pregnancy or maternity
If you require reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please contact us to discuss.
## Confidentiality
All applications are handled confidentially and shared only with the recruitment team.
## Note to Agencies
We commit to sourcing candidates directly. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will be deemed gifts, and terms associated with these submissions are null and void.
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