Elevation Procurement & Supply Chain are delighted to be partnered with a leading manufacturing organisation, in the search and selection of a: Buyer for parts and finished good within their developing and transitioning Procurement function.
Job Title: Buyer
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Industry: Assembly Manufacturing
Specialisation: International Sourcing (Europe, Far East, USA)
Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent - Hybrid
Salary: Competitive, based on experience + benefits
**Join Our Growing Team as a Buyer!
We are a well-established assembly manufacturing business based in Sheffield, specialising in the production of precision-engineered products for a global customer base. As our business continues to expand, we're looking for an experienced and proactive Buyer to join our procurement team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with international sourcing experience to play a key role in ensuring a smooth, cost-effective, and timely supply of components from suppliers across Europe, the Far East, and the USA.
**Key Responsibilities:
- Source, negotiate, and manage procurement of mechanical and electronic components from overseas suppliers.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and cost efficiency.
- Monitor supplier performance and lead-time adherence.
- Work closely with engineering, planning, and production teams to understand and forecast part requirements.
- Coordinate import logistics, including customs documentation and international shipping.
- Analyse market trends, currency fluctuations, and geopolitical risks affecting supply.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal quality standards.
**Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Proven experience in a buyer or procurement role, ideally within manufacturing or engineering.
- Strong knowledge of international sourcing, especially from Europe, Asia (Far East), and North America.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills.
- Understanding of Incoterms, customs procedures, and import documentation.
- Highly organised, commercially aware, and confident with data and ERP/MRP systems.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
- CIPS qualification (or working towards) is an advantage.
**What We Offer:
- A dynamic and supportive work environment.
- Cir £35,000
- Company pension scheme.
- Opportunities for training and career development.
- Hybrid working
Ready to Apply?
If you're an ambitious procurement professional with a passion for manufacturing and international sourcing, we'd love to hear from you.