MEP Buyer

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