Buyer

Redline Group Ltd; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering business in Basingstoke is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage purchasing and supplier relationships in a hybrid working model. The ideal candidate will have strong procurement experience in engineering, expertise in cost negotiation, and a proactive, analytical approach essential for continuous improvement in the supply chain. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are part of the offer.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Hybrid working

Opportunity to join a global company

Qualifications

• 3+ years' procurement experience in engineering.
• Strong supplier negotiation and cost analysis skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand BOM structures.
• ERP/MRP experience (NetSuite/Netstock ideal).
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily purchasing, order handling and supplier management.
• Negotiating pricing, terms and lead times.
• Managing stock levels, replenishment and excess inventory.
• Resolving supply chain issues and supporting internal teams.
• Creating and maintaining parts, BOMs and data in ERP.
• Supporting product changes, QA issues and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier negotiation

Cost analysis

Technical drawing interpretation

ERP/MRP experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Mandarin or Japanese (bonus)

Tools

NetSuite

Netstock

Job description

Buyer - Basingstoke (Hybrid Working)

Manufacturing / Engineering | Competitive Salary + Great Benefits

We're looking for an experienced Buyer to join our client in Basingstoke. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong procurement experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or engineering environment. You'll be part of a global engineering business known for producing high-precision components across various fields.

You'll manage day-to-day purchasing, supplier relationships, stock planning, cost negotiation, BOM/ERP data, and support continuous improvement across the supply chain. A proactive, analytical approach and strong attention to detail are essential.

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Key Responsibilities

• Daily purchasing, order handling and supplier management
• Negotiating pricing, terms and lead times
• Managing stock levels, replenishment and excess inventory
• Resolving supply chain issues and supporting internal teams
• Creating and maintaining parts, BOMs and data in ERP (NetSuite/Netstock)
• Supporting product changes, QA issues and continuous improvement initiatives

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Skills & Experience

• 3+ years' procurement experience in/engineering
• Strong supplier negotiation and cost analysis skills
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand BOM structures
• ERP/MRP experience (NetSuite/Netstock ideal)
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Mandarin or Japanese a bonus>

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What's on Offer

• Hybrid working
• Excellent benefits
• Opportunity to join a global, forward-thinking business

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If you're interested, please send your CV to [e-mail]

Or call 01582 878839 / 07961 158788