Buyer

NP Aerospace, Ltd.; Coventry; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing company in Coventry is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement processes. The ideal candidate will ensure timely delivery of components while maintaining quality standards. This role involves building supplier relationships, negotiating costs, and collaborating with various teams to support defense and security products. The company offers a competitive salary, generous holiday, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday + 8 bank holidays

Half-year discretionary bonuses

Paid leave for Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Comfortable with technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate on cost, delivery and quality.
• Place and track purchase orders, ensuring we stay on schedule.
• Drive improvements in supplier performance and cost.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational

Education

Experience as a Buyer or Procurement Officer

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Buyer Job Reports To: Procurement Manager Department: Procurement L ocation: Coventry, UK Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon – Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri)
Vacancy Type: Permanent, full time and based on-site.Potential hybrid working but subject to operational needs.
Salary: £36 ,000-£38,000 DOE

You’ll help us protect lives by sourcing the components and materials that keep our projects moving.

We're looking for a Buyer who thrives on making things happen — someone who can manage low-volume, technically detailed procurement in a fast-moving environment. You’ll play a key role in ensuring parts and materials arrive on time, meet our quality standards, and support the delivery of defence and security products that protect people around the world.

Whether it’s fabricated components, electrical harnessing, or off-the-shelf items, you’ll work closely with colleagues across project management, production, and aftermarket to make sure everything is sourced to plan, on time and within budget.

What you’ll do

Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate on cost, delivery and quality

Place and track purchase orders, ensuring we stay on schedule and within budget

Liaise with project and production teams to ensure suppliers meet the demands of live projects

Maintain accurate records in our systems, keeping everything up to date

Work with colleagues in Quality and Engineering to resolve supplier issues

Drive improvements in supplier performance and cost

Help us stay compliant with terms, conditions, and regulatory requirements

What you’ll bring

Experience as a Buyer or Procurement Officer in a manufacturing or engineering environment

Comfortable working with technical drawings and specifications

Able to manage supplier timelines and negotiate with confidence

Organised, methodical and focused on detail

Strong communicator who can work with people at all levels

Nice to have:

Experience working with ITAR or other export-controlled goods

Experience using ERP systems (we use QAD)

Familiarity with sourcing bespoke components or defence-related items

What we offer

£36,000 – £38,000 per year (depending on experience)

25 days’ holiday + 8 bank holidays (with the option to buy more)

Half-year discretionary bonuses

Paid leave for Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers

Supportive team and on-site working at our Coventry facility

About NP Aerospace

We’re an engineering and manufacturing business that protects lives. We design and deliver world-leading body armour, bomb disposal suits and military vehicle platforms used by defence and security forces around the world.

We’re proud to support Veterans and the wider Armed Forces community, and we actively recruit through Forces Employment Charity, CTP, Force Families, and Veterans Job Board.

How to apply

Apply now via our careers page or LinkedIn . If successful, you’ll need to sign the Official Secrets Act and complete relevant background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement :NP Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, colour, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.We are also fully committed to supporting the Defence Community and actively advertise roles on Defence specific platforms such as CTP, Force Families, Forces Employment Charity, and Veterans Job Board.

Data Privacy: NP Aerospace respects the privacy of all applicants. Personal information provided during the application process will be treated in accordance with our privacy policy and applicable data protection laws.

Please note:If successful, you will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act before you can begin your employment with NP Aerospace.