Buyer

Orion Electrotech; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Buyer for a 3 to 6 month temporary contract in a busy engineering and manufacturing environment. You will support the Supply Chain by ensuring materials and services are purchased cost-effectively and delivered on time.

Responsibilities include creating and expediting purchase orders in ERP/MRP, negotiating with suppliers, monitoring stock levels, and analysing data.

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing experience within engineering/manufacturing.
• Experience using ERP and MRP systems.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Good understanding of Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering drawings.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of supply chain processes and best practices.
• Lean principles knowledge advantageous.
• CIPS qualification desirable but not essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage and expedite purchase orders through the ERP/MRP system.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure continuity of supply.
• Analyse purchasing data, supplier performance and spending trends.
• Work with Operations and Project teams to source materials and estimate project costs.
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct supplier performance reviews.
• Resolve supplier quality issues, returns and non-conformance matters.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and purchasing queries.
• Monitor overdue purchase orders and proactively follow up with suppliers.
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP system data and purchasing records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain function.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Planning & Organisation

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Attention to detail

IT proficiency

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Education

CIPS qualification (desirable)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Buyer (Temporary Contract)

Location: Nottingham

Length of Contract: 3 to 6 months - Possibly extendable or perm role avail

Salary: £30,000 per annum (£15.39 per hour)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break)
Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for an experienced Buyer to join a busy engineering and manufacturing environment on a temporary basis. This role will support the Supply Chain function by ensuring materials, components and services are purchased efficiently, cost-effectively and delivered on time to meet business demands.

Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Projects, Quality and Finance teams, you will play a key role in supplier management, purchasing administration, stock control and material availability.

Key Responsibilities of this Buyer role:

• Create, manage and expedite purchase orders through the ERP/MRP system.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure continuity of supply.
• Analyse purchasing data, supplier performance and spending trends.
• Work with Operations and Project teams to source materials and estimate project costs.
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct supplier performance reviews.
• Resolve supplier quality issues, returns and non-conformance matters.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and purchasing queries.
• Monitor overdue purchase orders and proactively follow up with suppliers.
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP system data and purchasing records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain function.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing procedures and quality standards.

About You:

• Previous purchasing or buying experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience using ERP and MRP systems.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Good understanding of Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering drawings.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of supply chain processes and best practices.
• Understanding of Lean principles would be advantageous.
• CIPS qualification desirable but not essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Skills Required of this Buyer role:

• Negotiation and supplier management.
• Planning and organisation.
• Commercial awareness.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Attention to detail.
• IT proficiency.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment.

Interview Process of this Buyer role:

Stage 1: 15-20 minute Teams screening interview focused on experience and CV review.

Stage 2: Site-based interview including competency questions and site tour.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer to join a well-established manufacturing business and make an immediate impact within the Supply Chain team.