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Buyer Hemsworth £27,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience) Permanent Days We're recruiting a Buyer for a globally recognised company in Hemsworth that designs and builds custom staging, set pieces, and stage machinery for the live entertainment industry. This is a transactional buying role supporting project and production requirements - ideal for someone looking to develop their procurement career in a dynamic, project-based manufacturing environment. What you'll be doing: Raising purchase orders in the ERP system for project materials, services, and indirect purchases Reviewing material requirements and ensuring purchase orders align with project and production needs Liaising with suppliers to obtain quotations, confirm pricing, and check availability Placing orders with approved suppliers in line with procurement procedures Chasing outstanding orders and monitoring supplier delivery dates to ensure on-time supply Updating order status and maintaining accurate purchasing records in the ERP system Supporting manufacturing by assisting with production schedules and ensuring material availability Communicating with internal departments (manufacturing, engineering, projects) to clarify requirements Resolving supplier or delivery issues and escalating where necessary Supporting general procurement administration including filing, order confirmations, and supplier communication What you need: Ideally degree qualified in a relevant field (business, supply chain, engineering, or similar) Experience in purchasing or procurement (ideally in project-based or manufacturing environment) Proficiency in ERP systems Strong negotiation, communication, and organisational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Experience buying electrical components is desirable. Experience managing intercompany orders and working with Finance/Accounting teams is beneficial. What's on offer: £27,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience) Days-based: 08:30-17:30 Monday to Friday Permanent role with a global business and stable order books Genuine progression opportunities Working on high-profile entertainment projects for major tours and events Impressive working environment and facilities This is a permanent position with a company at the forefront of live entertainment production. You'll be supporting procurement for bespoke projects that end up on stages around the world. Data Protection Notice: By applying for this position, you consent to Recruit Engineering processing and storing your personal data, including your CV, contact details, and any other relevant information, for the purpose of providing work-finding services. This consent includes forwarding your details to our clients and storing your information on our recruitment software database. Your consent will last for two years, and you can withdraw it at any time by contacting us in writing or via email.