Buyer

Redline Group; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy in Basingstoke is seeking an experienced Buyer. In this hybrid role, you will manage day-to-day purchasing and supplier relationships while supporting the supply chain. Candidates should have over 3 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment, with strong negotiation skills. Offering a competitive salary and great benefits, this position is ideal for proactive individuals with attention to detail.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Great benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years' procurement experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong supplier negotiation and cost analysis skills.
• Proficiency in managing stock levels and replenishment.

Responsibilities

• Daily purchasing and supplier management.
• Negotiating pricing, terms, and lead times.
• Resolving supply chain issues and supporting internal teams.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier negotiation skills

Cost analysis skills

Ability to read technical drawings

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.

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

Skills & Experience

• 3+ years' procurement experience in manufacturing / engineering
• Strong supplier negotiation and cost analysis skills
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand BOM struct...