Job Description
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.
The Role: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, OrderWise 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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