Buyer

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading purchasing organization in the UK is seeking a proactive Buyer to manage procurement of mechanical components. This role involves day-to-day purchasing and strategic contributions to procurement decisions. The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical buying, robust knowledge of MRP systems, and strong communication skills. A hybrid work model is offered with one day per week at home.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical buying within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong working knowledge of MRP systems.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and BOMs.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in military or defence sectors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing of mechanical and electro-mechanical components.
• Interpret BOMs and use MRP systems to plan and execute procurement activities.
• Liaise with subcontractors for quotations based on technical drawings.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels, including long lead-time items.
• Support strategic procurement initiatives such as forecasting future requirements.
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships; identify and onboard new suppliers.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across engineering, production, and planning teams.

Skills

Mechanical buying

MRP systems

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Buyer
Structure: Hybrid (1 day per week at home)
Industry: Manufacturing
Salary: Competitive

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Buyer to join our clients Team, focusing on the procurement of electro-mechanical assemblies, including PCBs, metalwork, plastic and mechanical components. This is a tactical purchasing role with scope to contribute strategically to long-term procurement planning.

You will be responsible for sending technical drawings to subcontractors and managing the quotation process, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing. An understanding of Bills of Materials and MRP systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing of mechanical and electro-mechanical components.
• Interpret BOMs and use MRP systems to plan and execute procurement activities.
• Liaise with subcontractors for quotations based on technical drawings.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels, including long lead-time items.
• Support strategic procurement initiatives such as forecasting future requirements and securing inventory.
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships; identify and onboard new suppliers when needed.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across engineering, production, and planning teams.

Requirements

• Proven experience in mechanical buying within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong working knowledge of MRP systems
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and BOMs.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in military or defence sectors is advantageous.

This role suits a Buyer who thrives in a tactical environment but is also keen to contribute to strategic procurement decisions. You'll be comfortable working from a robust supplier list but also capable of identifying new sourcing opportunities when needed.

If this opportunity as a Buyer is of interest, please reach out to Jemma at Orion Reading.