Buyer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

free parking on-site

on-site gym

Christmas Closure (on top of annual LE

Job summary

Meridian Business Support in Crawley is seeking a Buyer to join a high‑mix, low‑volume manufacturing team. The role emphasizes meeting OTIF targets, managing materials and subcontracted services, and ensuring ERP data accuracy while building strong supplier relationships.

You will convert MRP demand into POs, place and chase orders, expedite where needed, and act as the main contact for Production and Sales. Hybrid working and on‑site parking are available.

Qualifications

• Experience as Buyer or similar in a high‑mix, low‑volume environment.
• Solid ERP/MRP system experience and ability to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Convert MRP demand into POs and place orders with suppliers.
• Chase and expedite orders; maintain OTIF targets.
• Serve as the internal contact for Production and Sales on order status.
• Interpret MRP expectations and support supplier performance initiatives.
• Support RFQs, supplier tenders and build reports in the ERP system.

Skills

ERP/MRP experience

Technical drawings reading

Supplier management

Order chasing / expediting

Job description

Buyer

Are you a Buyer from a High-Mix, Low Volume manufacturing / engineering environment, who would like to work for a business that prides itself on the reliability, precision and premium finishing standards it provides to its clients who work on exciting projects around both in the UK and around the world?

Our client, a well established, industry leading manufacturer of bespoke, high end hardware products have an exciting Buyer opportunity within purchasing team, where you'll be responsible for playing a crucial role in ensuring the OTIF (on time in full) target is met by managing key purchasing / buying activities focused on materials, complex make-to-order components and multiple subcontracted services. As a Buyer, you will be ensuring supply continuity and OTIF/ quality expectations are met; cost control; strong supplier relationships and management; and the accuracy of ERP data, whilst being the first point of contact for your colleagues internally for escalated queries in this highly collaborative and fast paced working environment.

Your role will involve:

• Converting Material Requirements Planning (MRP) demand into POs
• Placing and chasing orders with suppliers for subcontracted services
• Chasing and expediting orders with suppliers
• Acting as the point of contact for Production and Sales on order status and queries
• Actioning MRP expectations and preventing shortagesSupporting supplier performance, development and improvement - e.g. OTIF, quality, costSupporting order confirmations, supplier tenders and RFQs (building packs using technical drawings)Creating reports and maintaining the integrity of data on the ERP system (e.g. supplier information, pricing, products, MOQ, MSL)

  I am interested in speaking with candidates who have experience working as a Buyer, Purchaser, Procurement Specialist, Procurement Officer, or Purchasing / Buying / Buyer professional ideally from a High-Mix, Low Volume (HMLV) manufacturing / engineering industry background, and who possesses solid ERP / MRP system experience and the ability to interpret / read technical drawings and specifications.

  Salary for this position is £38,000 to £40,000 p.a. (depending on the level of experience).

  Benefits include:

  • Hybrid working
  • free parking on-site
  • on-site gym
  • Christmas Closure (on top of annual leave)

  The business offers free parking on-site. If you are taking public transport, there are lots of bus stops very close by that provide access to train stations as well.

  Company Details:

  • Company: Meridian Business Support
  • Salary: £38,000 - £45,000
  • Hours: Full-time
  • Location: Crawley, RH10 9QB
  • Working pattern: Hybrid - 1 day remote
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Posting date: 8 Aug 2026
  • Closing date: 6 Sept 2026

  Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme