Buyer

Limavady | Hybrid Working
Full-Time | Permanent| £45k

What’s on offer?
  • Hybrid working
  • Friday finish at 12 noon
  • 30 days’ paid annual leave
  • Private medical cover, with the option to add family members
  • Life assurance at 3 times gross salary
  • Employer pension contributions
Location :
Limavady
Job Type:
Buyer
Currency:
£
Min Salary:
45000
Max Salary:
About This Role:
Ready for your next move in Purchasing or Procurement? 3 Peaks Recruitment is delighted to be working with an established and growing business looking to appoint an experienced Buyer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a newly created hybrid role supporting manufacturing operations, managing supplier relationships and ensuring materials and components are sourced at the right price, quality and time. If you’re an experienced Buyer looking for your next challenge within a growing manufacturing business, this could be a fantastic opportunity!
Start Date:
2026-09-08
Closing Date:
2026-11-27
Key Responsibilities:
What you’ll be doing:
  • Managing the purchasing of materials, components and services
  • Building strong relationships with suppliers and negotiating competitive pricing
  • Obtaining and evaluating supplier quotations
  • Monitoring orders and ensuring timely delivery of materials
  • Supporting stock control and material availability
  • Working closely with Production, Engineering, Quality and Finance
  • Monitoring supplier performance and resolving supply chain issues
  • Identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
  • Excellent organisation, attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience within electrical, mechanical, engineering or related manufacturing sectors would be advantageous
  • A CIPS qualification would also be beneficial.
Requirements:
What we’re looking for:
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Buyer or Purchasing role within a high-volume manufacturing environment
  • Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
  • Experience managing suppliers, purchase orders and stock control
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
  • Experience in using MRP/ERP systems and new supplier onboarding is also essential

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