Buyer

Matchtech; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Free daily meal service

Career progression opportunities

Global manufacturing exposure

Influence supplier strategy and proc.

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Buyer in Central London, largely on-site with flexible ad-hoc remote options, to drive procurement for materials and components in a fast-growing UK manufacturing organisation.

You will own purchasing activities, build supplier partnerships, and manage supplier performance while contributing to cost, quality and scalability initiatives. The role offers clear progression and exposure to a global manufacturing operation.

Qualifications

• Experience in Buyer/Purchasing/Procurement or Supply Chain in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving business.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical thinking.
• Confident stakeholder management and communication skills.
• ERP/MRP systems experience.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach and independent work style.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials, components and engineering-related products.
• Raise and expedite purchase orders to support production requirements.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with suppliers in the UK and internationally.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times and inventory levels.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules and commercial agreements.
• Support supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with Production Planning to ensure material availability.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support sourcing projects.
• Assist with supplier scorecards and performance metrics.
• Support longer-term procurement strategies and framework agreements.
• Maintain purchasing data within ERP/MRP systems.
• Help improve processes within a growing procurement team.

Skills

Buyer role experience

Manufacturing environment

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Multitasking in fast-moving env

Commercial awareness

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

ERP/MRP systems

Independent problem solving

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Buyer

Central London (Largely On-Site- flexible working available ad hoc)

45,000 - 55,000 DOE + Excellent Growth Opportunities

Help Build the Supply Chain Behind a Manufacturing Revolution

A unique opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Buyer to join one of the UK's fastest-growing advanced manufacturing organisations.

This is not a traditional procurement role in a mature business. You'll be joining a company in a period of exceptional growth, investing heavily in new facilities, technology and talent. As part of a rapidly expanding supply chain function, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact, influence supplier strategy and help shape procurement processes from the ground up.

If you're someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex supply challenges and wants to play a key role in scaling a manufacturing operation, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

Working alongside Operations, Engineering, Production and Logistics teams, you'll be responsible for ensuring materials, components and supplier relationships support an ambitious growth trajectory.

You'll take ownership of purchasing activities, build strong supplier partnerships and proactively manage supply risks, while contributing to wider procurement initiatives focused on cost, quality and scalability.

This role offers genuine progression potential as the wider supply chain function continues to evolve.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing the procurement of materials, components and engineering-related products.
• Raising and expediting purchase orders to support production requirements.
• Developing and strengthening relationships with suppliers across the UK and internationally.
• Monitoring supplier performance, lead times and inventory levels.
• Negotiating pricing, delivery schedules and commercial agreements.
• Supporting supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working closely with Production Planning teams to ensure material availability.
• Identifying cost‑saving opportunities and supporting sourcing projects.
• Assisting with the implementation of supplier scorecards and performance metrics.
• Supporting longer-term procurement strategies and framework agreements.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing data within ERP/MRP systems.
• Helping improve processes within a growing procurement and supply chain team.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Experience within a Buyer, Purchasing, Procurement or Supply Chain role.
• Background within manufacturing, engineering or industrial environments.
• Supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving business.
• Commercial awareness and analytical thinking.
• Confident stakeholder management and communication skills.
• ERP/MRP systems experience.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work independently.

Desirable

• Experience purchasing raw materials, metals, machined components or engineering products.
• Knowledge of supplier performance management and vendor scorecards.
• Experience within aerospace, defence, automotive, Formula 1, precision engineering or advanced manufacturing sectors.
• CIPS qualification or working towards completion is desirable
• Understanding of production planning, inventory management or demand forecasting - desirable

Who Will Succeed?

This business is looking for people who are excited by growth, change and opportunity.

You'll be naturally curious, commercially minded and comfortable operating in an environment where things move quickly. You'll enjoy building relationships, taking ownership of challenges and finding practical solutions.

This role is ideal for someone who wants more than a transactional purchasing position and is eager to be part of building something special.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to 55,000 depending on experience
• Pension scheme
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free daily meal service
• Additional benefits improving as company matures
• Significant career progression opportunities
• Exposure to a growing global manufacturing operation
• Opportunity to influence supplier strategy and procurement processes
• Join a business investing heavily in its people, facilities and future growth