Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage purchasing and order fulfilment, ensuring materials, plant and services are procured on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role works closely with suppliers and internal teams to support project delivery and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Source, negotiate and procure materials, plant and subcontract services at best value
Manage supplier relationships, tenders and the Approved Supplier List
Place and progress purchase orders from issue to completion
Monitor costs against budget and report variances
Ensure timely delivery aligned with project programmes
Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and stock records
Identify supply risks, pricing trends and improvement opportunities
Support stock control and respond to changes in demand

Skills & Experience

Proven experience in a buyer/purchasing role
Strong negotiation, analytical and numeracy skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Confident IT skills and experience using purchasing systems
Commercial awareness and flexibility to support wider business needs

This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to make a real impact on cost control, supplier performance and operational efficiency. Please contact us at one2one Recruitment for further information.