Buyer

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.

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