Buyer

Kingdom People; Fareham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Life cover

Employee Assistance Programme

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Kingdom People in Fareham is seeking an experienced Buyer to join a well-established manufacturing business. You will own purchasing of materials, components and services, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure production requirements are met and delivered on time.

You will focus on cost, quality and delivery performance, identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement across procurement and supply chain.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Buyer or Senior Buyer in manufacturing/engineering.
• CIPS qualification or equivalent is essential.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent commercial awareness and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase materials, components and services.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance across cost, quality and delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and lead times.
• Raise and manage purchase orders through ERP/MRP systems.
• Work closely with Production, Planning and Engineering.
• Monitor lead times, stock levels and purchasing requirements.
• Resolve supply issues quickly to minimise production disruption.
• Identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement across procurement and supply chain.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Procurement knowledge

ERP/MRP experience

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Buyer Fareham

Up to £45,000 + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Buyer with a background in manufacturing, engineering or a technical environment?

Are you confident managing suppliers, negotiating costs and ensuring materials are delivered on time, to specification and at the right price?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business in Fareham, playing a key role in supporting production and improving supplier and procurement performance.

The Role

As Buyer, you ll take ownership of purchasing materials, components and services, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure production requirements are met.

You ll focus on achieving the best possible cost, quality and delivery performance, while identifying opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and purchase materials, components and services
• Manage supplier relationships and performance across cost, quality and delivery
• Negotiate pricing, terms and lead times
• Raise and manage purchase orders through ERP/MRP systems
• Work closely with Production, Planning and Engineering
• Monitor lead times, stock levels and purchasing requirements
• Resolve supply issues quickly to minimise production disruption
• Identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities
• Support continuous improvement across procurement and supply chain

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Buyer, Senior Buyer or Procurement professional
• Previous experience within manufacturing, engineering or a technical environment
• CIPS qualification or equivalent essential
• Strong procurement and supply chain knowledge
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems
• Proven supplier management and negotiation skills
• Strong commercial awareness and organisational skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach

Full and unrestricted UK right to work is essential. Candidates must have British/Irish citizenship or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), with no requirement for visa sponsorship.

Experience within a technical, regulated or complex manufacturing environment would be advantageous, as would knowledge of MRP, inventory planning, cost reduction or continuous improvement.

About You

You ll be commercially minded, organised and confident taking ownership. You ll be comfortable building strong supplier relationships while challenging performance where necessary.

You ll be someone who spots problems early, finds solutions and gets things done.

What s on Offer?

• Up to £45,000 per annum
• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to join an established and successful manufacturing business

Please note: CIPS and full UK right to work/Indefinite Leave to Remain are essential requirements.