Buyer

  • Able Consult
  • Cannock, Staffordshire
  • Apr 02, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Buyer Engineering and Manufacturing Environment
Up to £36000 + Benefits West Midlands

Hybrid 2 days a week in office

Procurement is not just about placing orders. It is about keeping operations moving.

This role sits within a busy engineering and manufacturing environment where supplier performance, timing, and accuracy directly impact delivery.

You will work across suppliers and internal teams, managing purchasing activity from enquiry through to delivery.

Where you will add value

  • Managing purchasing of engineering materials and components
  • Engaging suppliers on price, availability, and lead times
  • Monitoring orders and resolving delivery issues
  • Supporting quality through supplier communication
  • Maintaining accurate procurement records

What makes this role interesting

  • Involvement across the full purchasing cycle
  • Regular supplier and stakeholder interaction
  • Opportunity to influence cost and delivery performance
  • Exposure to a fast moving environment

What will help you succeed

  • Experience in purchasing within engineering or manufacturing
  • Confidence working with suppliers and negotiating
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong attention to detail

Where this experience is often gained

  • Manufacturing or engineering environments
  • Purchasing components or materials
  • Working with ERP systems
  • CIPS qualification or equivalent experience is beneficial

Package

  • Salary up to £36000
  • Benefits

If you are used to a fast-paced environment where procurement plays a key role, this is the right role for you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.