Buyer

Robert Walters; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Greater London seeks a Buyer to manage diverse procurement activities in advanced manufacturing. The successful candidate will coordinate purchase orders, develop supplier relationships, and be responsible for various purchasing projects. Essential qualifications include a CIPS or MCIPS qualification and experience in a manufacturing environment. The company offers a competitive benefits package, including a pension plan, life assurance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice-led pension plans

Free life assurance cover

25 days’ holiday with purchase options

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work schemes

Competitive discounts via retailers

Qualifications

• Proven track record in purchasing within a manufacturing setting.
• Experience within the aerospace or composites industry is advantageous.
• Willingness to learn about composite raw materials or site services procurement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchase requisitions and monitor supplier delivery dates.
• Develop relationships with suppliers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Take responsibility for purchasing projects assigned by the Procurement Manager.
• Negotiate purchases focusing on cost, quality, and lead time.

Skills

Purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment

Understanding of MRP systems

Negotiation skills

Education

CIPS or MCIPS qualification

Job description

What You’ll Do

As a Buyer, you will immerse yourself in a diverse range of procurement activities that underpin the success of advanced manufacturing operations.

• Coordinating purchase requisitions by raising purchase orders and closely monitoring supplier delivery dates to ensure seamless supply chain operations.
• Developing effective relationships with suppliers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Taking responsibility for all purchasing projects as assigned by the Procurement Manager, including those involving site services, production composites materials, machined metallics, and other general commodities on an international scale.
• Negotiating purchases of goods and services with a focus on achieving optimal cost, quality, and lead time outcomes for the organisation.

What You Bring

Your proven track record in purchasing within a manufacturing setting equips you with the practical knowledge needed to navigate complex supply chains efficiently.

• Demonstrable purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• A solid understanding of MRP systems.
• CIPS or MCIPS qualification is essential.
• Experience within the aerospace or composites industry would be advantageous as it provides valuable context for sourcing specialised materials.
• Knowledge of composite raw materials or site services procurement is desirable but not mandatory; willingness to learn is equally valued.

The Company

This organisation stands out as one of Europe's most respected manufacturers within the composites sector due to its unwavering commitment to technical excellence, continuous growth strategy, and investment in state-of-the-art facilities.

The company's comprehensive benefits package includes salary sacrifice‑led pension plans matching up to 7%, free life assurance cover worth four times basic annual salary, 25 days’ holiday plus options for additional leave purchase each year, enhanced family‑friendly policies such as company sick pay schemes, access to an employee assistance programme supporting physical / mental / financial wellbeing needs alongside cultural / environmental enrichment activities. Staff enjoy competitive discounts via leading retailers / brands through an internal rewards platform while participating in cycle‑to‑work schemes designed around sustainable commuting options. Professional development is supported through structured training opportunities so that employees can continue growing their careers within this forward‑thinking environment.

How to Apply

Apply now or for more information, feel free to contact Senior Consultant Jess Vernal on

or 07823647177.