Buyer (Industrial Placement)

As a Placement Buyer, you'll own real projects, influence sourcing decisions, and gain hands on experience in procurement, supplier management, and commercial decision making.

Manchester, UK Temporary Career Pathways: Procurement Supply Chain Operations Commercial Management Manufacturing Responsibilities:

Supporting New Product Development (NPD)

• Source components and influence design for manufacture.
• Benchmark costs, assess whole life value.
• Ensure prototypes and launch materials are on time.
• Strengthen supply resilience.

Keeping Production Moving

• Manage purchase orders and supplier performance.
• Expedite overdue orders and resolve quality issues.
• Update ERP parameters based on demand trends.
• Support negotiations, analyse spend data.
• Consolidate suppliers for cost efficiency.
• Supplier appraisals and due diligence.
• CE/UKCA, RoHS, REACH, CSR compliance.
• Assist with import clearance and transport coordination.

About You:

Who we are looking for:

Students studying: Supply Chain Management,Business, Engineering, Operations/Manufacturing,or related disciplines.

Skills

• Numeracy & analytical ability.
• Communication & interpersonal skills.
• Excel & IT confidence.
• Proactive, problem solving mindset.
• No prior buying experience required - wevalue potential and drive!

What you'll learn:

• International supply chain exposure.
• ERP/MRP system expertise.
• Cost analysis and commercial evaluation.
• Stakeholder management across Engineering, Production, QA, and Planning.
• KPI tracking and performance measurement.

Applications should be made by forwarding a copy of your up to date CV and covering letter to or alternatively, you can submit your application by post to: Elcometer Limited, Edge Lane, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6BU.