Buyer, Business

Buyer

Basingstoke, Hampshire
£30,000 - £35,000 per annum 37.5 hours (Mon-Fri) Flexible working hours.

We're recruiting for a Buyer to join a well-established British engineering manufacturer with a strong global presence. Working alongside an experienced Senior Buyer, you'll play a key role in ensuring materials, components, and subcontract services are sourced efficiently and delivered on time to support production.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into or develop within a Buyer position. It would suit a Purchasing Assistant, Sales Coordinator, Junior Buyer, or someone already operating at Buyer level who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Sourcing and evaluating suppliers
• Raising and expediting purchase orders
• Negotiating pricing and commercial terms
• Monitoring stock levels via ERP/MRP systems
• Supporting supplier performance and quality standards
• Maintaining accurate purchasing data and reports
• Working closely with engineering and production teams

• Purchasing experience within manufacturing or engineering (preferred)
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills
• Comfortable working with ERP/MRP systems (Sage, SAP, Order Wise or similar)
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Keen to develop professionally (CIPS support available)

• £30,000 - £35,000 salary
• 22 days holiday bank holidays (rising to 25)
• Pension scheme & medical cash plan
• Company laptop & mobile
• Supportive team environment with genuine development opportunities

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