Buyer required for a reputable engineering & manufacturing company, employing over 500 staff across the world.

This long-established organisation supplies a variety of industries with complex flow control products, including Valves, Pumps and Actuators.

This organisation recently decided to make significant investment (worth circa £1.8m) into their Leeds site, which will include a full overhaul of the workspace and facilities.

Due to continued demand for their versatile product range, this organisation is recruiting for several positions including a Buyer.

This opportunity is based in LEEDS, meaning the successful Buyer will be easily able to commute from surrounding areas including Bradford, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Dewsbury and Bingley.

Key Responsibilities of the Buyer will include;

• Develop the companies existing network of preferred suppliers and sub-contractors


• Monitor suppliers performance (quality, price and delivery)


• Negotiate best prices


• Maintain an up-to-date and accurate supplier price list


• Attend internal and external supplier meetings


• Assist departmental delivery targets by providing regular input in Production meetings

For the role of Buyer, we are keen to receive applications from individuals who have;

• Previous experience as a Buyer within a Manufacturing or Engineering environment.


• Strong technical knowledge of Engineering components


• Experience negotiating with suppliers


• Strong knowledge of ERP systems such as Epicor


• Computer skills including Microsoft office applications

Salary & Benefits;

• £32,500 per annum


• 30 Days annual leave


• 8% Combined pension (3% employer/ 5% employee)


• Company Sick Pay after 12 months employment

To apply for the Buyer position, please click “Apply Now” and attach an updated copy of your CV.

Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.