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Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ 27,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hemsworth, City and Borough of Wakefield

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

Buyer
Hemsworth | £27,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience) | Permanent | Days
We're recruiting a Buyer for a globally recognised company in Hemsworth that designs and builds custom staging, set pieces, and stage machinery for the live entertainment industry. This is a transactional buying role supporting project and production requirements - ideal for someone looking to develop their procurement career in a dynamic, project-based manufacturing environment.
What you'll be doing:
  * Raising purchase orders in the ERP system for project materials, services, and indirect purchases
  * Reviewing material requirements and ensuring purchase orders align with project and production needs
  * Liaising with suppliers to obtain quotations, confirm pricing, and check availability
  * Placing orders with approved suppliers in line with procurement procedures
  * Chasing outstanding orders and monitoring supplier delivery dates to ensure on-time supply
  * Updating order status and maintaining accurate purchasing records in the ERP system
  * Supporting manufacturing by assisting with production schedules and ensuring material availability
  * Communicating with internal departments (manufacturing, engineering, projects) to clarify requirements
  * Resolving supplier or delivery issues and escalating where necessary
  * Supporting general procurement administration including filing, order confirmations, and supplier communication
What you need:
  * Ideally degree qualified in a relevant field (business, supply chain, engineering, or similar)
  * Experience in purchasing or procurement (ideally in project-based or manufacturing environment)
  * Proficiency in ERP systems
  * Strong negotiation, communication, and organisational skills
  * Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
  * Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Experience buying electrical components is desirable. Experience managing intercompany orders and working with Finance/Accounting teams is beneficial.
What's on offer:
  * £27,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
  * Days-based: 08:30-17:30 Monday to Friday
  * Permanent role with a global business and stable order books
  * Genuine progression opportunities
  * Working on high-profile entertainment projects for major tours and events
  * Impressive working environment and facilities
This is a permanent position with a company at the forefront of live entertainment production. You'll be supporting procurement for bespoke projects that end up on stages around the world.
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