Adaptable Recruitment

Junior Buyer Manchester Full Time Permanent Up to £33k Our client is a growing engineering and manufacturing business operating in specialist, regulated environments. With continued investment and expansion, this is an exciting time to join a company evolving its systems, processes, and capabilities, offering employees the opportunity to develop, influence change, and grow with the business. The Junior Buyer is responsible for sourcing materials, managing suppliers and stock, and ensuring accurate, cost-effective procurement to support production and group-wide purchasing objectives. Key Responsibilities Deliver best-value sourcing through effective negotiation of bespoke and standard components Manage purchase orders and inventory via the MRP/ERP system to ensure uninterrupted supply Optimise stock levels and consumables to balance availability, cost, and working capital Maintain accurate procurement data, part numbers, and BOMs to support efficient production Resolve shopfloor procurement issues quickly to minimise disruption Build strong supplier relationships, managing cost, quality, delivery, and performance Identify, onboard, and review suppliers in line with ISO 9001 requirements Partner with production and group procurement teams to deliver and report measurable cost savings across the group What We're Looking For Experience in purchasing or supply chain within a manufacturing environment Strong negotiation and supplier management skills Commercially focused, with a track record in cost reduction Confident using MRP/ERP systems and Excel Analytical and detail-driven, with strong stock control capability Solid understanding of supply planning, lead times, and inventory optimisation Technically minded, able to interpret drawings and Bill of Materials Clear, confident communicator who can challenge constructively Benefits Up to £33k base salary depending on experience 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Company pension Flexible working pattern/Hybrid working Annual bonus Life Assurance Training and Development support For more information contact:

At Adaptable Recruitment we are excited to offer an opportunity for a Business Development Executive to join one of UK's leading suppliers based in the Bury area. Here you will become part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced, thriving sales environment with the opportunity to make it a permanent position. Salary: Up to £35,000 (DOE) Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, fully office based Holidays: 20 days + bank holidays Location: Bury (Head Office) Benefits: Bonus scheme Overview Adaptable Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a leading UK supplier with an excellent opportunity for a Business Development Executive . This role sits within a fast-paced commercial environment and will play a key part in driving early-stage customer engagement, qualifying leads, and supporting the wider sales function. You will act as the first point of contact for outbound communication, nurturing prospective relationships, responding to inbound enquiries, and ensuring smooth handovers to the commercial team. This position offers long-term potential within a stable and growing business. Main Responsibilities to include: Make outbound calls to cold, warm, and dormant leads to initiate contact and qualify interest Build rapport with prospective customers, developing early-stage relationships Respond to inbound sales calls and web enquiries when required, providing initial information and escalating appropriately Support the preparation and follow-up of quotes and proposals , ensuring accuracy and timely delivery Maintain and update the CRM system with detailed notes, contact information, and activity logs Monitor digital enquiry channels (contact forms, website, live chat) and ensure leads are captured and followed up Work closely with the Senior Account Manager, Business Development, and Operations teams to ensure smooth handover of qualified opportunities Assist in the coordination and tracking of outbound call campaigns Identify and flag potential cross-sell or upsell opportunities Provide admin support linked to sales and marketing campaigns Maintain product knowledge to confidently communicate with prospective clients Ideal Candidate Profile Clear, professional, and confident telephone manner Strong verbal and written communication skills Customer-first mindset with strong relationship-building ability Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities Excellent attention to detail, especially when preparing quotes or updating CRM records Positive, enthusiastic, and a strong team player Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, evolving environment Comfortable working independently when handling briefs or projects Experience & Skills 1-2 years' experience in sales support, telemarketing, B2B customer service, or lead generation Experience using CRM systems (HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar) desirable Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Experience within construction, plant hire, industrial, wholesale, utilities, or commercial service environments considered a strong advantage Fluent written and spoken English