Buyer

What We Offer

At Severfield, we're all about doing the right thing, so as you'd expect, we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith. At Severfield, we believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success, and we are eager to hear from all who want to contribute to our dynamic workplace.

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don't delay in submitting your application.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Recruitment agencies - Please note that we kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies or third-party providers regarding this role. We genuinely appreciate your interest but are currently managing our hiring process in-house.

Vacancy Summary

At Severfield, we're creating better ways to build for a world of changing demands.

Our competitive advantage is our people, and we're always looking for talented individuals to join us as we continue to transform skylines across the UK & Europe. A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for you to develop, grow, and to feel part of something special, after all, we are all in it together!

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Buyer to join our Procurement Team, based at our site in Dalton, Thirsk. This is a hyrbid working role, and the working hours are Monday-Thursdauy 8:30-5:15 and Friday 8:30-3.

Vacancy Details

In the Buyer position you will become a key member of an established Group Procurement Team, ensuring the order placement of in-direct consumables for numerous business units across multiple locations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing inbound purchase requisitions from multiple production facilities and processing in a timely manner
• Placing orders against predetermined price list and supply agreements
• Obtaining quotations from pre-approved suppliers for items outside of our price agreements
• Expediting of orders and confirming expected delivery dates
• Ensuring systems and facilities are kept up to date with relevant information
• Review and sign off invoices to ensure prompt payment
• Provide holiday cover within the team

You will need to have previous experience working in a procurement function, with a good understanding of Supply Chain and general procurement practices.

You will have strong numerical, commercial and IT skills, excellent organisation and time management, and a keen eye for detail. A confident communicator at all levels, proactive in problem‑solving, risk identification, and managing change.

About Us

Severfield is the largest structural steelwork Group in the UK and among the biggest in Europe. We have been involved in the UK's highest profile structural steel projects and we have the design and engineering capabilities to deliver the UK's largest, most complex projects.

Today, with multiple sites in the UK, Europe, and our joint venture in India, we have an annual capacity to produce around 300,000 tonnes of fabricated steelwork.

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Acting on behalf of our clients, our project portfolio includes world-class stadia, bridges, national infrastructure, as well as shaping city skylines across the UK and further afield.

Benefits

Looking after our employees means both their physical and mental wellbeing. We're proud to offer a range of benefits including: