Buyer – Fareham, Hampshire Salary up to £45,000 Excellent Benefits We are recruiting for an experienced Buyer to join one of our key clients in Fareham. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a well-established and highly respected organisation, joining a collaborative on-site procurement team of four. This role is ideal for a commercially minded Buyer with a strong engineering or manufacturing background, looking to play a key role in developing a high-performing supply chain. Key Responsibilities: End-to-end purchasing of raw materials, mechanical components, and subcontract services Sourcing and onboarding new suppliers, including performance evaluation Negotiating pricing and contracts to meet cost and budget targets Managing supplier performance across quality, cost, and delivery metrics Raising and managing purchase and subcontract work orders Collaborating with internal teams to support production and new product development Building and maintaining strong, long-term supplier relationships About You: Proven experience as a Buyer within manufacturing or engineering Strong negotiation and supplier management skills Ability to read and interpret technical drawings Knowledge of materials, machining, and surface treatments (metals preferred) Experience with ERP/MRP systems CIPS/APICS qualification (or working towards) desirable Aerospace sector experience advantageous Highly organised, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused What’s on Offer: Salary up to £45,000 25 days holiday bank holidays Company pension scheme Life cover Employee assistance programme If you are an ambitious Buyer looking to join a forward-thinking business where you can make a real impact, I would be keen to speak with you. INDAB