We are working with a growing manufacturing business looking to appoint a Buyer / Purchasing Officer to take ownership of day-to-day purchasing, supplier management, and materials control within a fast-paced engineering environment.
This is a hybrid role that combines hands-on procurement with elements of stores coordination, compliance support, and supplier relationship management. It would suit someone who is confident working with MRP systems and enjoys a varied role where no two days are the same.
Key Responsibilities
- Purchase all components, materials, and consumables using an in-house MRP system
- Manage supplier relationships and negotiate with key vendors
- Oversee procurement of recurring services including utilities, maintenance, and contracts
- Support supply and demand planning to ensure material availability
- Work closely with warehouse and stores teams to manage goods-in and stock flow
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and pricing data
- Support day-to-day compliance with ISO9001 and health & safety processes
- Liaise with external contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operations
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve purchasing efficiency
About You
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a purchasing or buying role
- Strong understanding of supply chain and procurement processes
- Experience using MRP/ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Sage, Epicor, or similar)
- Confident building and maintaining supplier relationships
- Commercially aware with a good understanding of cost control and demand planning
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing or engineering environment (desirable)
- Knowledge of ISO9001 or regulated environments would be an advantage
What’s on Offer
- Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- 3% employer pension contribution
- Opportunity to join a growing and innovative manufacturing business
- Varied role with exposure across procurement, stores, and operations
- Long-term development potential within supply chain and purchasing
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Buyer or Procurement professional looking to step into a more autonomous role within a growing engineering business. You’ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth flow of materials and services that support production and ongoing business growth.
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