An opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Buyer to join a high-end advanced fabrication environment delivering projects from initial CAD design through to full manufacturing. The facility supports premium workshop and engineering solutions for leading manufacturers within the luxury automotive, motorsport, and high-performance vehicle sectors.
The Manufacturing Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing materials, components, and services required to support manufacturing operations. This role is critical in ensuring continuity of supply, cost control, quality compliance, and on-time delivery, while building strong supplier relationships and supporting production schedules.
Key Responsibilities Procurement & Sourcing Source raw materials, components, and subcontract services in line with production requirements
Prepare, place, and manage purchase orders
Identify, assess, and onboard new suppliers to strengthen supply chain resilience
Procure finished products in support of manufactured goods
Supplier Management Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, and contractual agreements
Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and service
Resolve supply chain issues including delays, shortages, and quality concerns
Inventory & Planning Collaborate with production and planning teams to forecast material requirements
Maintain optimal stock levels to avoid shortages and excess inventory
Support material planning through ERP systems (e.g. Business Central / SAP / Oracle)
Cost Control & Continuous Improvement Analyse spend and identify cost-saving opportunities
Drive continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives
Compliance & Documentation Ensure purchasing activities comply with internal policies and procedures
Create, maintain, and update purchasing procedures
Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation
Support the creation and updating of costed Bills of Materials (BOMs)
General Responsibilities Review haulage and logistics arrangements to improve service and cost efficiency
Support transport coordination as required
Work closely with site functions and provide cross-functional office support
Promote Health & Safety compliance across all activities
Support quality standards through verification processes, dimensional checks, scrap analysis, and root cause investigations
Drive scrap reduction and process improvement initiatives
Reporting Line Functionally reports to the General Manager
Candidate Profile Qualifications CIPS qualification (or equivalent) preferred
Experience within lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environments
Understanding of international sourcing and logistics
Experience 25 years experience in a purchasing/buying role within a manufacturing environment
Experience using ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Business Central)
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and materials
Skills & Competencies Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
Strong negotiation and supplier management capability
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
High attention to detail and strong organisational ability
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
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