Job Title: Buyer
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000
We are looking for an experienced Buyer to join our client’s purchasing team. This is a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials and services to support manufacturing requirements.
About the Company
Our client is a leading precision engineering business, specialising in high-quality components for demanding sectors such as oil & gas, power generation, defence, and renewables. They offer excellent opportunities for career development within a supportive environment.
Flexible working pattern: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am – 3:30pm, and Friday, 7:30am – 1:30pm (35 hours per week), with flexibility on start and finish times.
The Buyer Role
As the Buyer, you will work closely with suppliers, build strong relationships, and manage purchasing activities in line with business processes. The Buyer will also play a key part in mentoring an apprentice and supporting the company’s growth plans.
Key Responsibilities
* Interpret contract review documents and construct product structures
* Manage MRP demands, raise purchase orders for materials and sub-contract services
* Source and obtain competitive quotations from suppliers
* Maintain and update purchase order dates, communicating changes to stakeholders
* Resolve technical queries and ensure compliance with contract requirements
* Mentor an apprentice within the purchasing team
About You
* Experience within a sub-contract engineering environment is essential
* Strong knowledge of MRP and ERP systems (IFS experience advantageous)
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
* High attention to detail and ability to work independently
We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you’re excited about this Buyer role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for