Buyer
Fareham, Hampshire | Up to £45,000 + Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced Buyer looking for your next challenge within a dynamic engineering and manufacturing environment?
We are partnering with a well-established and highly respected organisation in Fareham that is seeking a proactive and commercially focused Buyer to join its growing Procurement team. Working alongside a supportive team of professionals, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient sourcing of materials, components, and services that support business growth and operational success.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building supplier relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, and working closely with production and engineering teams to deliver results.
The Role
As Buyer, you will be responsible for managing the procurement process from supplier sourcing through to delivery, ensuring quality, cost, and service expectations are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities
Managing the procurement of raw materials, components, and subcontract services
Identifying, evaluating, and developing new supplier partnerships
Negotiating pricing, contracts, and commercial agreements to achieve cost savings and best value
Monitoring supplier performance and driving continuous improvement initiatives
Raising and managing purchase orders and subcontract work orders
Working closely with Engineering, Production, and Operations teams to support business requirements
Supporting new product introductions and supplier development activities
Maintaining accurate purchasing data within ERP/MRP systems
About You
We are keen to speak with candidates who have experience within purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or sourcing roles, particularly within manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, automotive, electronics, or technical environments.
You will ideally have:
Previous experience in a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Officer, Procurement Specialist, or Supply Chain role
Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment
Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
The ability to interpret technical specifications or engineering drawings (advantageous)
A commercially focused mindset with excellent organisational skills
CIPS qualification or a desire to work towards professional procurement qualifications
What's on Offer?
Salary up to £45,000
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity to join a stable and growing business
Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development
If you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, develop supplier relationships, and contribute to the success of a leading manufacturing business, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Adele Harper for a confidential discussion.
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