Buyer
Basingstoke, Hampshire
£30,000 - £35,000 per annum 37.5 hours (Mon–Fri) Flexible working hours. We’re recruiting for a Buyer to join a well-established British engineering manufacturer with a strong global presence. Working alongside an experienced Senior Buyer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring materials, components, and subcontract services are sourced efficiently and delivered on time to support production.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into or develop within a Buyer position. It would suit a Purchasing Assistant, Sales Coordinator, Junior Buyer, or someone already operating at Buyer level who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The Role:
Sourcing and evaluating suppliers
Raising and expediting purchase orders
Negotiating pricing and commercial terms
Monitoring stock levels via ERP/MRP systems
Supporting supplier performance and quality standards
Maintaining accurate purchasing data and reports
Working closely with engineering and production teams
About You:
Purchasing experience within manufacturing or engineering (preferred)
Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills
Comfortable working with ERP/MRP systems (Sage, SAP, OrderWise or similar)
Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
Keen to develop professionally (CIPS support available)
What’s on Offer:
£30,000 - £35,000 salary
22 days holiday bank holidays (rising to 25)
Pension scheme & medical cash plan
Company laptop & mobile
Supportive team environment with genuine development opportunities
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