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BUYER (Purchaser) required for large established engineering company. Working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Working under the guidance of the Purchasing Manager, you'll ensure materials and aerospace /aircraft parts are sourced and delivered on time and at the best possible cost, keeping production running smoothly. This role suits someone who can juggle multiple priorities, communicate clearly, and stay focused under pressure. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Source and purchase a broad range of materials and parts in line with production needs and internal procedures. Raise, place and manage purchase orders to meet operational requirements and production schedules. Expedite open orders (progress chasing) and provide regular updates to internal stakeholders and suppliers. Maintain stock levels within agreed parameters and support strong material control (spend, usage, scrap, inventory). Produce and maintain daily shortage reporting to highlight risks and drive timely action. Investigate supply issues and errors, completing root cause analysis and driving corrective actions with suppliers. Secure competitive pricing and improved commercial terms, including discounts, rebates and volume agreements. Identify and evaluate new suppliers and keep the Approved Supplier List accurate and up to date. Handle supplier performance issues and complaints, setting expectations and ensuring service standards are met. Contribute to supplier reviews and performance management. ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS Demonstrable experience in a Buyer/Purchasing role within a manufacturing environment (aerospace experience is advantageous). Strong understanding of end-to-end purchasing processes and supplier management. Experience tracking/monitoring inbound shipments from outside the UK. Comfortable working within a QMS framework and ideally aware of AS9100 requirements. Confident user of ERP systems (Epicor preferred) and Microsoft Office; Qpulse experience beneficial. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills, including relaying technical information. Thiis a permanent Job with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.

BUYER (Purchaser) required for large established engineering company. Working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Working under the guidance of the Purchasing Manager, you'll ensure materials and aerospace /aircraft parts are sourced and delivered on time and at the best possible cost, keeping production running smoothly. This role suits someone who can juggle multiple priorities, communicate clearly, and stay focused under pressure. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Source and purchase a broad range of materials and parts in line with production needs and internal procedures. Raise, place and manage purchase orders to meet operational requirements and production schedules. Expedite open orders (progress chasing) and provide regular updates to internal stakeholders and suppliers. Maintain stock levels within agreed parameters and support strong material control (spend, usage, scrap, inventory). Produce and maintain daily shortage reporting to highlight risks and drive timely action. Investigate supply issues and errors, completing root cause analysis and driving corrective actions with suppliers. Secure competitive pricing and improved commercial terms, including discounts, rebates and volume agreements. Identify and evaluate new suppliers and keep the Approved Supplier List accurate and up to date. Handle supplier performance issues and complaints, setting expectations and ensuring service standards are met. Contribute to supplier reviews and performance management. ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS Demonstrable experience in a Buyer/Purchasing role within a manufacturing environment (aerospace experience is advantageous). Strong understanding of end-to-end purchasing processes and supplier management. Experience tracking/monitoring inbound shipments from outside the UK. Comfortable working within a QMS framework and ideally aware of AS9100 requirements. Confident user of ERP systems (Epicor preferred) and Microsoft Office; Qpulse experience beneficial. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills, including relaying technical information. Thiis a permanent Job with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.

Are you a Buyer from the manufacturing / engineering world , who would like to work for a business that prides itself on the low turnover of its staff and the high level of quality service it provides to its clients who work on exciting projects around both in the UK and around the world? Our client, a well established, industry leading manufacturer of bespoke, high end hardware products have an exciting Buyer opportunity within their operations and purchasing team, where you'll be responsible for playing a crucial role in ensuring the "on time in full every time" business target is met by managing key purchasing / buying activities. As a Buyer, you will be the first point of contact for your colleagues in Production and Sales for escalated queries or needs in this highly collaborative and fast paced working environment where your organisational skills will be key due to the administrative aspects of the role and to ensure client needs are met. As a Buyer , your role will involve: Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Placing and chasing orders with suppliers for manufactured parts Chasing and expediting purchase orders with suppliers Acting as the point of contact for Production and Sales on order status and queries Managing category supplier performance and improvement - e.g. OTIF, quality, cost Supporting order confirmations, supplier tenders and RFQs Creating reports and maintaining the integrity of data on the ERP system (e.g. supplier information, pricing, products, MOQ, MSL) I am interested in speaking with candidates who have experience working as a Buyer, Purchaser, Procurement Specialist, Procurement Officer, or Purchasing / Buying professional ideally from a manufacturing / engineering industry background , and who possesses solid administration and IT skills - in particular ERP system experience. Salary for this position is 38,000 to 40,000 p.a. (depending on the level of experience). The business offers free parking on-site. If you are taking public transport, there are lots of bus stops very close by that provide access to train stations as well. Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.

Purchaser / Buyer Admin - Packaging or Manufacturing Location: Derby Salary: Dependent on Experience About the business: A leading print and packaging company that manufactures flexibles and sustainable solutions. Overview: Responsible for purchasing goods and services to support the business to operate effectively. Focus on securing the best possible prices and quality to achieve efficiency and profitability. Duties: Liaise with internal departments to understand their specific requirements for goods and services. Follow the approval process for purchases, ensuring that all purchase orders are raised and sent to suppliers in a timely manner in accordance with company policies and procedures. Monitor stock levels, forecasting demand, prevent both shortages and overstocking. Keep track of order status and delivery dates, working closely with the goods in department to agree intake dates and volumes. Respond to all internal and supplier queries regarding purchased goods and services. Reconciliation of goods received notes, identify any supplier non-conformance that must be communicated to the quality and accounts departments. Maintain an organised workflow, records of purchases, pricing, and supplier information. Prepare reports for management on spend, savings and supplier performance. Build and maintain strong partnerships with key suppliers to facilitate smooth operations, resolve issues, and influence future opportunities. Assist with month and year end stock take count and reconciliation. Respond to all enquires and tasks in a timely professional manner. Additional administrative and general office duties as requested. To always ensure compliance with BRC and all company policies and procedures. To always ensure compliance with FSC requirements all times. Experience: Must have previous experience in a purchasing role Ideally be from a similar packaging industry but not essential Must be from a Manufacturing background Good communication, written and verbal. Analytical ability Attention to detail Prioritisation TO APPLY please email your full CV details and portfolio to us and we will be in touch. All applications are strictly confidential and your details will not be shared with any organisation without your express permission and consent.

Senior Purchaser / Senior Buyer - Packaging or Manufacturing Location: Derby Salary: Dependent on Experience About the business: A leading print and packaging company that manufactures flexibles and sustainable solutions. Overview: Responsible for purchasing goods and services to support the business to operate effectively. Focus on securing the best possible prices and quality to achieve efficiency and profitability. Duties: Liaise with internal departments to understand their specific requirements for goods and services. Follow the approval process for purchases, ensuring that all purchase orders are raised and sent to suppliers in a timely manner in accordance with company policies and procedures. Monitor stock levels, forecasting demand, prevent both shortages and overstocking. Keep track of order status and delivery dates, working closely with the goods in department to agree intake dates and volumes. Respond to all internal and supplier queries regarding purchased goods and services. Reconciliation of goods received notes, identify any supplier non-conformance that must be communicated to the quality and accounts departments. Maintain an organised workflow, records of purchases, pricing, and supplier information. Prepare reports for management on spend, savings and supplier performance. Build and maintain strong partnerships with key suppliers to facilitate smooth operations, resolve issues, and influence future opportunities. Assist with month and year end stock take count and reconciliation. Respond to all enquires and tasks in a timely professional manner. Additional administrative and general office duties as requested. To always ensure compliance with BRC and all company policies and procedures. To always ensure compliance with FSC requirements all times. Experience: Must have previous experience in a purchasing role Ideally be from a similar packaging industry but not essential Must be from a Manufacturing background Good communication, written and verbal. Analytical ability Attention to detail Prioritisation TO APPLY please email your full CV details and portfolio to us and we will be in touch. All applications are strictly confidential and your details will not be shared with any organisation without your express permission and consent.