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Buyer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Job in Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK
Listing for: Orion Electrotech
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-07
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Buyer

Location:
Shrewsbury

Hours:
Monday Friday, 8 30

Be the reason production never stops.

Orion is hiring a proactive, detail driven Buyer to keep fast moving manufacturing lines supplied with the right electro‑mechanical components from metalwork and electronics to specialist electrical items.

If you enjoy solving problems at speed and staying calm under pressure, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities of this Buyer position:
  • Own the purchasing cycle: source quotes, evaluate suppliers, and raise POs fast.
  • Protect uptime: monitor delivery schedules and prevent production delays.
  • Guard quality: ensure materials meet strict specification and compliance standards.
  • Fix issues early: resolve pricing errors, late deliveries, and non‑conformance quickly.
  • Chase & expedite track shipments and follow up proactively with suppliers.
  • Stay audit ready: keep POs, files, and records organised for full traceability
Experience & Requirements of this Buyer position:
  • Minimum 5 years experience in a Buyer or Purchasing role within engineering or manufacturing.
  • Confident negotiation skills and clear, professional communication.
  • Hands on experience with MRP/ERP/SAP systems.
  • Electromechanical purchasing experience (highly desirable).
  • Sharp attention to detail with a collaborative, solutions first mindset.
  • Calm, composed, and effective when working under pressure.

Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications, we cannot respond to everyone personally. If you haven’t heard back within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To view other vacancies, please visit our website.

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Position Requirements
5+ Years work experience
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