Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Buyer to join our Operations Team in Driffield. This is a critical, full-time role responsible for managing the entire procurement lifecycle of MEP materials, as well as the strategic management of plant and equipment hire, to support our off-site modular build programs and on-site delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Strategy and Execution

Bill of Materials (BOM) Management: Accurately understand and translate BOMs received from the
Estimating Team into comprehensive purchasing schedules.

Scheduling and Logistics: Create and manage precise material purchasing schedules against the
overall build program.

Delivery Coordination: Closely assist the Stores Team to ensure all scheduled materials are delivered to the manufacturing facility exactly in line with the program timeline. Strategic Collaboration: Work directly with the Estimating Manager and team to develop and
execute an "in-time and on-site" purchase strategy, mitigating delays and optimizing inventory in
line with our Industrialised M&E model.

Plant Hire & Off-Hire Management (NEW)

Logistics Management: Take full responsibility for managing the hire and off-hire of all necessary
plant and equipment.

Multi-Site Coordination: Coordinate plant requirements for both works at the Driffield facility and
at the various construction sites across the UK where our teams are operating.

Cost & Efficiency: Negotiate competitive rates with plant suppliers and ensure equipment is off-
hired promptly to minimise unnecessary costs.

Compliance: Ensure all hired plant meets required safety standards and is certified for use on all
relevant sites.

Supply Chain and Stakeholder Management

Supplier Relations: Maintain and enhance relationships with our established supply chain (for
materials and plant hire), ensuring transparency regarding current and future build program
requirements.

Performance Monitoring: Regularly review supplier performance, pricing, quality, and
commitment to sustainability to ensure the best value for the business.

Reporting: Provide regular updates on purchasing and plant management progress, potential
risks, and cost savings opportunities to senior management.

Essential Skills and Experience:

Proven experience as a Buyer, ideally within the Modular Construction, M&E, or Manufacturing
sectors - other sectors will also be considered.

Demonstrable experience managing plant hire logistics and contracts across multiple remote
sites would be preferable but is not essential.

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage complex procurement and logistics
schedules.

Proficiency in interpreting Bill of Materials (BOMs) and technical specifications. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Competence in using Microsoft product suite

Personal Attributes:

The successful candidate will be an individual who:

Takes Ownership: Is proactive, highly self-motivated, and demonstrates a strong sense of
accountability for deadlines and results across both material and plant procurement.

Is Detail-Oriented: Possesses exceptional attention to detail, maintaining accuracy when
managing complex BOMs, purchase orders, and multi-site logistics schedules.

Is an Effective Communicator: Can confidently and clearly liaise with suppliers, internal
estimating teams, manufacturing staff in Driffield, and on-site project managers across the UK.

Is Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can react quickly and
logically to unexpected supply chain or plant hire challenges.

Challenges the Norm: Aligns with Enlight10's commitment to innovation and process
improvement, consistently seeking ways to optimise purchasing strategies and achieve better
value.

What We Offer:

Joining Enlight10 means becoming a vital part of a company with a robust, long-term future.

Competitive Salary reflective of your experience and contribution. Five Weeks of Annual Leave. Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme. Pension and Private Healthcare Packages. On-site Subsidised Canteen. The chance to work with industry-leading colleagues on innovative modular projects that are
transforming lives in Education, Defence and Justice across the UK

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 30,000.00 per year

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person