Buyer in Sheffield

Job description

Elevation Procurement & Supply Chain are delighted to be partnered with a leading manufacturing organisation, in the search and selection of a: Buyer for parts and finished good within their developing and transitioning Procurement function.

Job Title: Buyer

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Industry: Assembly Manufacturing

Specialisation: International Sourcing (Europe, Far East, USA)

Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent - Hybrid

Salary: Competitive, based on experience + benefits

Join Our Growing Team as a Buyer!

We are a well-established assembly manufacturing business based in Sheffield, specialising in the production of precision-engineered products for a global customer base. As our business continues to expand, we're looking for an experienced and proactive Buyer to join our procurement team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with international sourcing experience to play a key role in ensuring a smooth, cost-effective, and timely supply of components from suppliers across Europe, the Far East, and the USA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source, negotiate, and manage procurement of mechanical and electronic components from overseas suppliers.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead-time adherence.
• Work closely with engineering, planning, and production teams to understand and forecast part requirements.
• Coordinate import logistics, including customs documentation and international shipping.
• Analyse market trends, currency fluctuations, and geopolitical risks affecting supply.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal quality standards.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in a buyer or procurement role, ideally within manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of international sourcing, especially from Europe, Asia (Far East), and North America.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills.
• Understanding of Incoterms, customs procedures, and import documentation.
• Highly organised, commercially aware, and confident with data and ERP/MRP systems.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• CIPS qualification (or working towards) is an advantage.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Cir £35,000
• Company pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• Hybrid working

Ready to Apply?

If you’re an ambitious procurement professional with a passion for manufacturing and international sourcing, we’d love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sheffield

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

06-07-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English