Buyer

Job Role: Buyer

Location: South London

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 3 months initially - potential to be extended

Hours: 38 hours per week

Salary: Depending on Experience

A growing engineering and manufacturing group is expanding its commercial team to support ongoing business growth across multiple global locations. The organisation operates across a wide range of industrial sectors, delivering specialised products and technical solutions.

The role is responsible for managing procurement activities and overseeing inventory control functions within a UK-based operation. This position focuses on ensuring efficient sourcing, supplier performance, cost control, and stock optimisation to support both project delivery and wider business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure materials, components, and services in line with cost, quality, and delivery requirements.

• Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders for purchasing processes and project activities.

• Analyse spending patterns and contribute to cost reduction initiatives.

• Negotiate supplier agreements to achieve favourable pricing and terms.

• Identify and evaluate new suppliers and components.

Experience & Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or project coordination within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

• Awareness of quality management systems (e.g., ISO standards).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.

If this role is of interest to you, please reach out to molly.brooks@pro-tech.co.uk