Buyer

Proven experience as a Buyer within a project-led engineering, manufacturing, construction, or similar environment.

A leading organisation delivering specialist programmes across the UK nuclear sector are currently recruiting for a Buyer on a full-time basis in Chorley.

Role – Buyer

Location – Chorley

Salary – Competitive + benefits

Key responsibilities for the Buyer will include and will not be limited to:

• Deliver end to end project procurement to schedule, budget, and specification.
• Issue RFQs and ITTs, evaluate quotes, and produce tender recommendations
• Maintain procurement schedules and supplier compliance.
• Place and expedite purchase orders and resolve supplier issues.
• Keep audit-ready procurement records and provide updates in project meetings.
• Manage supplier engagement and provide performance feedback.
• Support invoice matching, onboarding documentation, and supplier data maintenance.

Key skills and experience required for Buyer job applicants will include and will not be limited to:

• CIPS Level 4 (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in sourcing, RFQ management, negotiation, and supplier engagement.
• Strong understanding of commercial, technical, and quality requirements.
• Project-based procurement experience within engineering, construction, defence, or manufacturing.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to manage multiple packages at once.
• High attention to detail with disciplined, audit-ready documentation.
• Confident using procurement systems, Microsoft Office, and document management tools.
• IOSH Managing Safely or Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace (or equivalent) is desirable, training can be provided.

Clearance: BPSS

To apply for this Buyer / Procurement Buyer / Purchasing Officer / Procurement Officer / Sourcing Specialist candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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