Buyer- (6 month FTC)

A Buyer (6-Month FTC) is sought to join a well-established engineering organisation in Bedford, Bedfordshire, supporting the purchasing function and ensuring the timely supply of materials to meet production demands.

The Buyer, Bedford, Bedfordshire, will be expected to work closely with the Purchasing Manager and wider business to source materials, manage supplier relationships, and control orders from placement through to on-time delivery. This role involves MRP-driven purchasing, supplier negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and production teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage new and existing suppliers to source high-quality materials delivered on time and within target pricing.
• Review Bills of Materials for new orders and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve any issues.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers into the approved supplier list.
• Run MRP processes to generate material requirements and purchasing demand.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers for price and lead time.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms to meet purchasing targets.
• Raise and place purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with requirements.
• Ensure supplier order confirmations meet agreed price, lead time, and quantity.
• Expedite supplier deliveries to ensure on-time supply of materials.
• Manage supplier non-conformances in collaboration with internal teams.
• Support production teams with material-related queries and supply chain issues.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and approved supplier lists.
• Carry out purchasing activities driven by engineering changes.
• Undertake additional duties as required in line with business objectives.

Key skills & experience:

• CIPS Level 3-4 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in a purchasing or supply chain role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience using MRP systems to manage and schedule orders.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and planning skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Good IT skills, particularly in Excel and Word.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in order placement and management.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

How to apply:

Apply now for the Buyer (6-Month FTC) role in Bedford, Bedfordshire. Send your CV to (url removed) or call Adam on (phone number removed).