Buyer in Leicester

Job description

Buyer – Engineering & Industrial Supply Chain

Location: Leicester

Day rate: £150-180

Are you a commercially minded Buyer who driving value across diverse procurement categories? Do you have the agility to move between strategic supplier negotiations and purchasing admin support?

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering organisation with a £10M turnover, supplying high-quality technical solutions to customers in multiple industrial sectors. Due to an influx in demand, they are looking to bring on board a Buyer who can support the team over the next 3 months.

The Opportunity

In this role, you’ll work across a variety of commodities and purchasing activities, supporting both day-to-day operations and project-specific requirements:

• Manage purchasing activities across a wide range of goods and services
• Assist with administrative tasks such as generating sales orders and maintaining procurement records
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing, quality, and delivery performance
• Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships to support business goals
• Support project-related procurement, ensuring timely availability of materials and components
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to align purchasing activities with operational needs

Ideal Candidate Profile

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• 2–3 years of proven buying or procurement experience, ideally in an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• The ability to prioritise workload and adapt to changing business demands
• Competence in procurement systems and Microsoft Office tools
• A proactive and collaborative approach to working across functions

Apply now to take on a buying role where you’ll make an immediate impact.

If you’re ready to step into a role with variety, responsibility, and growth potential, this could be your next career move.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leicester

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-10-2025

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