Buyer Work, Jobs in North West Region (with Salaries)

Purchasing Manager
Pursuit Aerospace —Burnley
- Full-time
- Team management
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
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Bespoke Procurement Specialist
Sustainable Energy First —Fulwood
- Up to £61,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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Buying Assistant
Bensons for Beds —Accrington
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Merchandising
- ERP systems
- Employee discount
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Consortium Procurement Specialist
Sustainable Energy First —Fulwood
- £31,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Microsoft Office
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Temporary Project and Procurement Co-ordinator
CARDINAL NEWMAN COLLEGE —Preston
- £28,634 - £31,324 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
5d
Procurement Group Leader
BAE Systems —Samlesbury
- From £59,491 a year
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Continuous improvement
2d
Account Delivery & Procurement Planner
Magellan Aerospace —Kelbrook
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Free parking
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Purchasing Manager

Pursuit Aerospace -
Burnley

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Team management
Organisational skills
Leadership

Full job description

Role Profile

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading and managing procurement activities across multi sites. This role ensures the timely, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of materials, components, and services while maintaining the highest standards of quality and regulatory adherence.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Participate in a positive and proactive EHS culture across the site.

Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and risk factors affecting supply continuity.

Source, evaluate, and onboard suppliers in line with aerospace quality and regulatory standards.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure performance, reliability, and innovation.
Conduct regular supplier audits and performance reviews (KPIs, quality, delivery, cost).
Lead negotiations on pricing, contracts, and service level agreements.
Ensure all contracts comply with UK regulations and aerospace industry standards (e.g. AS9100).
Mitigate commercial and operational risks through effective contract management.
Oversee purchasing processes including requisitions, purchase orders, and inventory levels.
Ensure on-time delivery of materials to support production schedules.
Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to align procurement activities.
Ensure compliance with aerospace regulations, export controls, and company policies.
Support quality assurance processes and ensure traceability of materials.
Maintain accurate procurement documentation and audit readiness.
Manage, mentor, and develop the procurement team.
Set objectives, monitor performance, and support professional development.
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Person Specification

Strong negotiation and commercial acumen
Excellent supplier relationship management skills
Knowledge of aerospace standards and regulatory frameworks
Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
Strong leadership and team management skills
Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
High attention to detail and organisational skills

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