At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage supplier relationships and source materials for production.
- Company: Join WEC Group, a leading engineering and manufacturing business.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, profit share, and healthcare cash-back plan.
- Other info: Great career progression and support for training and qualifications.
- Why this job: Be a key player in a growing team and make an impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in purchasing and strong negotiation skills required.
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
Buyer in Darwen employer: WEC GROUP LIMITED
WEC Group is an exceptional employer located in Darwen, Lancashire, offering a dynamic work environment within the engineering and manufacturing sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide genuine career progression opportunities, comprehensive training support, and a range of benefits including a profit share scheme and healthcare cash-back plan. Join us to be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and fosters strong supplier relationships while ensuring a rewarding work-life balance.
