Buyer in Lutterworth

Ready to join the Backstage Crew? At Bleckmann, we’ve been delivering on promises since 1862. As a market leader in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, we keep the show running behind the scenes — from moving boxes to moving data, from pack & ship to IT and HR. We’re The Backstage Crew — a tight-knit team of 6,500+ people who make fashion and lifestyle brands shine by doing the work that matters most, out of the spotlight but never out of impact.

Whether you're on the warehouse floor or behind a screen, you’ll find:

• Strong connections with colleagues who support and celebrate you.
• Fast growth in a company that’s expanding across Europe, the US, and Asia.
• High energy in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.
• Guided freedom to take initiative, solve problems your way, and grow your career.

We believe in entrepreneurship, expertise, excellence, and engagement — and we live these values every day. From repairing returned goods to reducing waste, we help brands extend product lifecycles with sustainability in mind. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity working Monday to Friday during daytime hours, with a competitive package based on your skills and experience.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing hands‑on procurement support within a project environment, managing activities from project requirements through to successful delivery.
• Manage end‑to‑end procurement activities for assigned projects.
• Translate project requirements into procurement plans and purchasing activities.
• Coordinate purchasing and deliveries in line with project schedules and operational needs.
• Manage supplier relationships, including pricing, delivery schedules and commercial conditions.
• Work closely with Category Managers to achieve strong commercial outcomes.
• Monitor supplier performance across quality, cost and delivery, addressing risks and issues proactively.
• Coordinate with project teams, site management and suppliers to ensure key milestones are achieved.
• Support installation, commissioning and project handover activities where required.
• Manage open orders, backorders and delayed deliveries.

Profile:

• Project Procurement: Hands‑on experience supporting procurement activities within a project environment, with the ability to manage procurement requirements from planning through to delivery.
• Technical Procurement: A specific interest in and/or experience of technical, asset, building or facilities-related procurement.
• Supplier & Commercial Management: Strong supplier coordination and commercial skills, with the ability to manage project‑specific pricing, delivery schedules and commercial conditions.
• Project Delivery: Able to work closely with project teams, site management and suppliers to coordinate purchasing and deliveries, manage risks and support key project milestones.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, Category Managers and external suppliers.
• Problem Solving: A proactive and hands‑on approach to identifying and resolving supply, delivery and supplier performance issues.

What do we offer?

• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays, with additional annual leave awarded after 5 and 10 years’ service.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• Life assurance.
• Medicash healthcare plan.
• Retail and lifestyle discounts through our Benefits Platform.
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Occupational Health and Wellbeing Hub.
• Social events throughout the year.
• Exclusive client discounts.
• Private Medical Insurance.

Please note: Bleckmann UK does not currently hold a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence and is unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship.

We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organization where we are committed to employee development and recognizing the successes of our teams. We are proud of our accreditations including Healthy Workplaces Leicestershire and we are Disability Confident Committed as part of the Disability Confident Scheme and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

If you wish to know more about the role or discuss accommodations within the recruitment and selection process, please contact: Greta.Smirnovaite@bleckmann.com

At Bleckmann, we are guided by our values: We take a parachute and jump (Entrepreneurship), we unpack our knowledge (Expertise), we raise the bar with every box (Excellence), and we spark energy that connects (Engagement).