Buyer
| Posting date: | 09 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2026 |
| Location: | Mitcham, London, CR4 4HN |
| Company: | ProTech Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 67812_1775748793 |
Summary
Job Role: Buyer
Location: South London
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 months initially - potential to be extended
Hours: 38 hours per week
Salary: Depending on Experience
A growing engineering and manufacturing group is expanding its commercial team to support ongoing business growth across multiple global locations. The organisation operates across a wide range of industrial sectors, delivering specialised products and technical solutions.
The role is responsible for managing procurement activities and overseeing inventory control functions within a UK-based operation. This position focuses on ensuring efficient sourcing, supplier performance, cost control, and stock optimisation to support both project delivery and wider business objectives.
Key Responsibilities- Source and procure materials, components, and services in line with cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
- Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders for purchasing processes and project activities.
- Analyse spending patterns and contribute to cost reduction initiatives.
- Negotiate supplier agreements to achieve favourable pricing and terms.
- Identify and evaluate new suppliers and components.
- Relevant qualification in engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or project coordination within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Awareness of quality management systems (e.g., ISO standards).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
If this role is of interest to you, please reach out to Harley.Hindmarsh@pro-tech.co.uk