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Buyer

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Posted on Jun 26, 2026 by CV-Library
Darwen, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Retail Trade
Immediate Start
£35k - £42k Annual
Contract/Project
Buyer – Purchasing Dept

Based: Darwen, Lancashire

Salary: up to £42,000 DOE plus profit share

Are you an experienced Buyer with a background in manufacturing or engineering?

WEC Group is looking for an experienced Buyer to join our growing procurement team in Darwen. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a successful and well-established engineering and manufacturing business.

The Role

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, sourcing materials and components, and ensuring production requirements are met efficiently and cost-effectively.

Key Responsibilities

* Managing the procurement of materials, components, and services

* Negotiating pricing, lead times, and supplier agreements

* Developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships

* Monitoring supplier performance, quality, and delivery schedules

* Working closely with production, planning, and engineering teams

* Identifying cost-saving opportunities and process improvements

* Ensuring stock levels and material availability support production demands

* Raising and managing purchase orders using internal systems

What We’re Looking For

* Previous experience in a Buyer / Senior Buyer / Purchasing role

* Manufacturing or engineering industry background preferred

* Strong negotiation and supplier management skills

* Excellent organisational and communication abilities

* Commercial awareness and problem-solving skills

* Experience using ERP/MRP systems advantageous

* Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment

Company Benefits:

* 25 days holiday + bank holidays

* Genuine career progression within a rapidly expanding engineering group

* Training and qualification support (including H&S development)

* Annual profit share scheme

* Healthcare cash-back plan (dental, optical, physio, mental health support)

* Company pension scheme

* Employee support loans

* £1000 Refer-a-Friend bonus

* Death-in-service benefit

* Discounted access to a wide variety of attractions and entertainment venues

Reference: 225298011

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Buyer

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Posted on Jun 26, 2026 by CV-Library

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Darwen, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Retail Trade
Immediate Start
£35k - £42k Annual
Contract/Project
Buyer – Purchasing Dept

Based: Darwen, Lancashire

Salary: up to £42,000 DOE plus profit share

Are you an experienced Buyer with a background in manufacturing or engineering?

WEC Group is looking for an experienced Buyer to join our growing procurement team in Darwen. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a successful and well-established engineering and manufacturing business.

The Role

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, sourcing materials and components, and ensuring production requirements are met efficiently and cost-effectively.

Key Responsibilities

* Managing the procurement of materials, components, and services

* Negotiating pricing, lead times, and supplier agreements

* Developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships

* Monitoring supplier performance, quality, and delivery schedules

* Working closely with production, planning, and engineering teams

* Identifying cost-saving opportunities and process improvements

* Ensuring stock levels and material availability support production demands

* Raising and managing purchase orders using internal systems

What We’re Looking For

* Previous experience in a Buyer / Senior Buyer / Purchasing role

* Manufacturing or engineering industry background preferred

* Strong negotiation and supplier management skills

* Excellent organisational and communication abilities

* Commercial awareness and problem-solving skills

* Experience using ERP/MRP systems advantageous

* Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment

Company Benefits:

* 25 days holiday + bank holidays

* Genuine career progression within a rapidly expanding engineering group

* Training and qualification support (including H&S development)

* Annual profit share scheme

* Healthcare cash-back plan (dental, optical, physio, mental health support)

* Company pension scheme

* Employee support loans

* £1000 Refer-a-Friend bonus

* Death-in-service benefit

* Discounted access to a wide variety of attractions and entertainment venues
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Reference: 225298011

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