Buyer

Insignis Talent; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Insignis Talent is seeking an experienced Buyer to join the Supply Chain team in a busy manufacturing environment. You’ll manage key suppliers across Engines & Mechanicals, Composites and Marine Components, ensuring materials are ordered and delivered on time to support production.

Key responsibilities include raising purchase orders, monitoring deliveries, building supplier relationships, maintaining SAP/ERP data, and driving improvements in supplier performance and purchasing processes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Buying, Procurement or Supply Chain within manufacturing or engineering.
• Experience using an ERP system, ideally SAP.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Able to read and understand technical drawings and information.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Organised, commercially aware and confident dealing with suppliers.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders to meet production requirements.
• Monitor supplier deliveries and chase outstanding orders where needed.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and manage their performance.
• Keep supplier and purchase order information accurate on SAP/ERP systems.
• Work with internal teams to resolve supply issues and avoid delays.
• Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance and the purchasing process.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation

Excel proficiency

Technical reading of drawings

Tools

SAP

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Buyer to join the Supply Chain team within a busy manufacturing environment.

You’ll manage a number of key suppliers across areas such as Engines & Mechanicals, Composites and Marine Components, making sure materials are ordered and delivered on time to support production.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders to meet production requirements.
• Monitor supplier deliveries and chase outstanding orders where needed.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and manage their performance.
• Keep supplier and purchase order information accurate on SAP/ERP systems.
• Work with internal teams to resolve supply issues and avoid delays.
• Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance and the purchasing process.

About You

• Previous experience in Buying, Procurement or Supply Chain within manufacturing or engineering.
• Experience using an ERP system, ideally SAP.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Able to read and understand technical drawings and information.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Organised, commercially aware and confident dealing with suppliers.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work well under pressure.

Experience within engineering, aerospace, marine, composites or mechanical components would be particularly useful.