Job Description
Buyer
Plymouth | Maritime
£40,000
An innovative Plymouth-based maritime engineering SME is seeking a commercially driven Buyer to support project-led programmes.
This role combines procurement with broader supply chain responsibility. You will ensure materials and specialist components are sourced and delivered in line with programme schedules, while helping drive supplier performance and operational efficiency.
This is not a transactional purchasing role. You will have real ownership and visibility across operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Convert Purchase Requisitions into Purchase Orders and manage through to delivery
• Prepare and evaluate RFQs, recommending preferred suppliers
• Negotiate commercial terms and support contractual flow-down requirements
• Manage order book performance to meet project milestones
• Identify and mitigate critical path supply risks
• Monitor supplier performance (OTIF, quality, lead-times)
• Maintain ERP/MRP data accuracy
• Support strategic sourcing and tender activity
About You
• Experience supporting project-based delivery environments
• Strong Excel skills and ERP/MRP familiarity (IFS desirable)
• Commercially aware with good negotiation capability
• Detail-oriented with strong stakeholder communication skills
• CIPS desirable but not essential