Buyer

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH; Camberley, Haywards Heath; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Health cash plan through HSF

25 days annual leave plus UK bank hols

Flexible working arrangements

On-site parking

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Scanjet PSM UK, part of the Alfa Laval Group, is seeking a Buyer to support production schedules by managing supplier relationships, placing orders, and monitoring deliveries. This is an office-based role with hybrid flexibility and a core 9:00–17:00 schedule.

Ideal candidates will have a couple of years in purchasing or supply chain, experience with suppliers and POs, and good Excel/ERP knowledge to help maintain an efficient supply chain for a global engineering business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement or supply chain role.
• Experience working with suppliers and managing purchase orders.
• Good communication skills to build internal and external relationships.
• Commercial awareness with focus on cost, quality and delivery.
• Experience using ERP/MRP or similar business systems.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders in line with company procedures.
• Source materials, components and services from approved suppliers.
• Request and compare supplier quotations to support purchasing decisions.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms and contracts where appropriate.
• Follow up on outstanding orders and resolve delivery issues.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, cost and delivery.
• Collaborate with production to ensure material availability for delivery schedules.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records in the ERP system.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency and supplier performance.
• Ensure timely procurement to support production and customer delivery schedules.
• Expedite outstanding orders as needed.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Supplier relations

PO management

Communication skills

ERP/MRP systems

Excel/Office

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Scanjet is looking for Buyer to join our Production Team in Scanjet PSM (Haywards Heath)

Scanjet PSM, a part of the Alfa Laval Group, is a world-leading and innovative company working with equipment for cleaning and level sensing for marine and land-based oil and chemical tanks.

Scanjet was started in 1987 in Sweden where the headquarter remains today. Scanjet has sister companies in Norway, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Poland, the UK, Indonesia and Shanghai. With these strategic geographical locations and a strong customer focus, we have successfully established ourselves as a world leader in our sector. We have a major focus on future products designed to meet strict industry standard as well as environmental requirements.

In our everyday work we are guided by our core values; customer-focused, professional and committed, cost-efficient, and keeping our promises. We are a workplace for everyone, and our success is built on a culture of diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from various backgrounds and experiences.

About the role

As Buyer, you will play an important role in ensuring that materials and components are available to support our production schedules and customer commitments. Working closely with the Production Manager and wider team, you will help manage supplier relationships, place orders, monitor deliveries and contribute to the smooth running of our supply chain.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a couple of years' experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain who is looking to develop their career within an international engineering and manufacturing business.

The position isfull-time, 37.5 hours per week, office based and remote/hybrid work is allowed when appropriate.

The company operates flexible working hours with the core time being 09:00-17:00

Scanjet PSM is located within a single site in Haywards Heath RH16 1TW, a 5 minute walk from a mainline train station and onsite parking available.

Key Responsibilities

As Buyer, you will among other things:

• Raise and manage purchase orders in line with company procedures

• Source materials, components and services from approved suppliers

• Request and compare supplier quotations to support purchasing decisions

• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms and contracts where appropriate

• Follow up on outstanding orders and help resolve delivery issues

• Monitor supplier performance relating to quality, cost and delivery

• Work closely with production to ensure material availability and support customer delivery schedules

• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records within the ERP system

• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency, cost control and supplier performance

• Ensure timely procurement to support production and customer delivery schedules

• Expedite outstanding orders and resolve supplier delivery issues.

About the Team

Scanjet PSM UK manufactures instrumentation for tank level and pressure measurement supported by a range of display systems which are supplied both to other companies within the organisation for integration into their own systems, and to external customers globally. Primary market focus is the Marine Sector for Shipboard application, in all Vessel types including Naval Ships, Tankers, Bulk Carriers, General Cargo Vessels, Ferries, OSV's workboats, Tugs, and Luxury Yachts. Sales to external customers may either be direct or via a global network of Sales Agency companies. With 50 years’ experience the company has a significant world-wide installed base.

Your background

To succeed in this role, you will likely have:

• Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, buying or supply chain role

• Experience working with suppliers and managing purchase orders

• Good communication skills with the confidence to build positive relationships internally and externally

• Good commercial awareness and an interest in understanding cost, quality and delivery performance

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• Experience using ERP/MRP systems or similar business systems

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills

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Not a requirement but nice to have:

• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment

• An understanding of inventory control or supply chain principles

• Experience with supplier audits and quality systems

• Working towards, or interested in pursuing, a CIPS qualification

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Is proactive and takes ownership of following up supplier orders and resolving issues

• Communicates confidently with suppliers and colleagues to build effective relationships

• Can prioritise a varied workload and manage changing production requirements

• Enjoys solving problems and finding practical solutions when supply challenges arise

• Works well both independently and as part of a collaborative team

• Is eager to learn and develop their purchasing and supply chain knowledge

What we offer

At Scanjet, you will join a friendly and dynamic workplace with an entrepreneurial spirit. You will have the chance to collaborate and grow together with committed colleagues and to contribute toward the future development and success of Scanjet. We have a strong track record of internal career development and there are endless opportunities within Scanjet in the position as global leader in an exciting fast-moving business.

Starting Package includes:

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Health cash plan through HSF

25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

On-site parking

Training and development opportunities

Your application

Submit your application including CV and a personal cover letter, in English, latest 30th of November 2026. All information is handled confidentially in accordance with our GDPR Policy.

For more information, you are welcome to contact:

James Spenceley, Managing Director PSM
[e-mail], Mobile: [phone]

Anna Lindberg, HR Business Partner, Scanjet Group
[e-mail], Mobile: [phone]

Reece Watmore, Talent Acquisition Partner Alfa Laval
[e-mail], Mobile: [phone]

The selection process is ongoing and we will review applications as they are received so please send in your application as soon as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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