We’re recruiting a Senior Buyer for a leading company designing and manufacturing advanced underwater systems, including Work Class and Observation ROVs, Trenchers, and Submarine Rescue Systems. Part of a global organisation, their products are renowned worldwide for reliability, performance, and technical excellence.
Purpose:
Purchase goods and services at the best price and quality, meeting company standards and timelines.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the full purchasing cycle: requisition - order - delivery - issue resolution
* Build strong supplier relationships to improve quality, cost, delivery, and safety
* Conduct market analysis and negotiate terms to optimise competitiveness and cash flow
* Ensure timely purchase orders and delivery from designated suppliers
* Handle ad-hoc quotations and internal requests
* Resolve invoice queries promptly to support cash flow
* Maintain department filing, housekeeping, and clerical tasks
* Produce reports as requested and follow safe working practices
Requirements:
* Education/Skills: Maths, English, IT skills, confident with Microsoft Excel and Word
* Experience: 5+ years purchasing in a manufacturing or engineering environment; MRP experience preferred
* Technical/Key Skills: Understanding of technical drawings, negotiation skills, detail-oriented, flexible, able to work under pressure, team player
QHSE:
* Take responsibility for safe and environmentally sound practices
* Report unsafe acts or conditions to management
Benefits:
* 37 hours/week (8.30–4.30, 4pm Friday) with flexi-time available
* Overtime opportunities
* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
* 5% pension
* Private healthcare
* 2x base salary life insurance
Call Kate on 01723 500643 to discuss the role or send your CV to kate.akkary@castle-employment.co.uk
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