Ready to take control of purchasing decisions that keep an industrial site running safely, smoothly, and on time? This Equipment Buyer role is your chance to combine hands-on procurement with clear business impact. From sourcing critical plant and PPE to negotiating suppliers and managing spend, you'll play a vital part in ensuring the right equipment is available at the right price, with the right documentation and compliance in place. If you enjoy variety, good communication, and making measurable improvements, this Equipment Buyer vacancy is an excellent next step in your procurement career.
What You Will Do
- Source, negotiate and purchase plant, machinery, tools, spare parts, consumables and PPE to support site requirements
- Raise purchase orders and track items through to delivery, installation and handover
- Obtain and compare quotes to secure best value without compromising quality, safety or lead times
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and contractors, monitoring performance on price, delivery, quality and after-sales support
- Collaborate with Production, Engineering/Maintenance, Health & Safety and Finance to clarify specifications and control costs
- Ensure purchases meet health and safety and statutory standards, retaining accurate records such as quotes, warranties, certificates and manuals
This Equipment Buyer role supports this company's wider goals by strengthening supplier relationships, improving value for money and helping keep operations compliant and efficient. By working closely across Production, Engineering/Maintenance, Health & Safety and Finance, the Equipment Buyer role helps ensure spend is planned, purchases are properly approved, and equipment is only released when the right risk assessments, SOPs, PPE requirements and training are in place.
What You Will Bring
- Experience in purchasing or procurement, ideally within manufacturing or an industrial environment
- Strong numeracy and attention to detail, with confidence using ERP/purchasing systems and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to organise work effectively
- A practical understanding of compliance and documentation, particularly for equipment and safety requirements
- Desirable: knowledge of industrial equipment, tools, spares or PPE, and/or procurement qualification such as CIPS
Location
The Equipment Buyer role is based on-site at the company's location, supporting day-to-day purchasing for industrial operations.
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Equipment Buyer in Ellesmere Port employer: Jonathan Lee Recruitment
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