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Graduate / Junior Buyer (Excel Skills) £27,000 - £30,000 + Flexible Hours + 33 Days Holiday + Training + Progression Fordingbridge, Hampshire Are you a Graduate with good Excel skills looking to kickstart your career in procurement, with full internal training in a thriving manufacturer to progress your career into a fully-fledged Buyer position? In this office-based role you will be using an MRP system to manage the purchasing function of a global electronics manufacturer. You will be raising purchase orders, managing schedules and production plans, and supporting negotiations, with full training given. Founded nearly 50 years ago, this electronics manufacturer supply into aerospace, medical, and industrial industries globally. They are looking to continue their exciting period of growth through hiring for new roles to keep up with their demand. This role would suit a junior candidate looking for a career in procurement, where they will be fully trained and developed allowing them to progress into senior positions. The Role: Using an MRP system to manage the purchasing of electronic products Raising purchase orders, handling schedules and production plans Supporting negotiations and finding the best prices Full training plan available with continuous shadowing Monday to Friday, flexible working hours The Person: Graduate / Junior / Trainee Experience using Microsoft Excel Looking for a career as a Buyer Job Reference: BBBH26171 Engineer, Engineering, Manufacturing, Grad, Trainee, Admin, Purchasing, Purchaser, Business, Degree, Procurement, Executive, Salisbury, Ringwood, Verwood, Bournemouth, Southampton If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Buyer (Manufacturing) £30,000 - £35,000 + 6% Pension + Progression + Training + Company Benefits South Molton Are you a Buyer from a manufacturing background or similar, looking to join a well-established company that offers specialist training, long-term progression and excellent company benefits? On offer is the opportunity to join a growing business supplying engineering, maintenance and manufacturing support solutions to a range of clients. The company is known for investing in its employees through ongoing development and providing clear progression opportunities within a supportive working environment. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing and procuring engineering, facility and manufacturing spare parts and services to ensure continuity of production. You will react to purchase requisitions, place purchase orders, expedite deliveries and liaise closely with maintenance and technical teams to resolve supply chain issues. This is a Monday to Friday role, 8:00am - 5:30pm. This role would suit a Purchasing Assistant, Buyer or similar with experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment looking to develop their career within a stable and growing company. The Role: Managing purchase requisitions for ad-hoc and inventory-controlled items Sourcing and procuring engineering, maintenance and factory consumable products and services Placing purchase orders and maintaining accurate purchasing records Office based Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm The Person: Purchasing Assistant, Buyer or similar background Experience within manufacturing, engineering or industrial environments Strong negotiation and communication skills Commutable to South Molton Reference number: BBBH24772D Key words: Buyer, Procurement, Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing, Procurement Coordinator, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Consumables, Logistics, Purchaser, Buying, Engineering Buyer, South Molton, North Molton, Barnstaple If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Buyer Up to £38,000 per annum Progression Opportunities Great team culture Well Established company Our client is the leading UK manufacturer in Middleton who will be responsible for sourcing materials, managing suppliers and stock levels, and maintaining accurate data to support production The Job Request and negotiate quotes for bespoke and standard items, ensuring best value, quality, and lead times Raise and manage purchase orders via the MRP/ERP system Monitor stock levels and product usage, adjusting reorder levels to maintain supply without overstocking Order consumables and ensure continuity of supply Create and maintain accurate part numbers, stock records, and procurement data Update Bills of Materials (BOMs) as required when new items are added or changed Resolve shopfloor issues relating to stock, drawings, contracts, and BOM queries Work closely with Production, Stores, and Contracts to support smooth workflow Liaise with suppliers on pricing, lead times, delivery, and quality performance Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers, ensuring quality and compliance standards are met Maintain supplier records and procurement contacts Carry out annual supplier reviews in line with ISO 9001 (Isoqar) requirements Work with group purchasers to identify and execute savings targets across the group. Monitor and report upon group savings monthly and ensure these are reflected in group financial results. About you Experience in purchasing or supply chain within a manufacturing environment Strong negotiation and supplier management skills High attention to detail and accuracy Good organisational and time management skills Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) Experience with MRP/ERP systems Commercial awareness with focus on cost reduction and total cost of ownership Strong data analysis skills to support stock control, usage trends, and purchasing decisions Understanding of supply chain planning, lead times, and stock optimisation Ability to manage supplier performance and drive continuous improvement Good technical understanding of engineering components and manufacturing processes Confident communication and ability to challenge where needed (internally and with suppliers) Ability to interpret technical drawings or BOMs If you are based close to Middleton and have worked in a similar role please send your CV, in confidence, to James at The Recruitment Fix.