Buyer

Reevr; Thame; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering business in Thame is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage purchasing and supplier relationships, ensuring quality and delivery. This role offers competitive pay, hybrid working, and opportunities for career development within a dynamic team. Candidates should have strong commercial skills and be proactive in identifying savings and process improvements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working with 1 day from home per week

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier selection and negotiation.
• Ability to manage inventory and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase of goods and components to meet operational needs.
• Support new product introduction projects by sourcing materials.
• Collaborate with teams to implement supply chain strategies.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent organisation skills

Experience in a manufacturing environment

Job description

Buyer – Exciting Opportunity with a Growing Engineering Business.

Are you an experienced Buyer looking to take the next step in your career? Join a thriving manufacturing business in Thame, offering excellent opportunities for growth and development across the organisation.
As a Buyer, you will play a key role in the Commercial team, managing the purchase of goods, materials, components, and services to meet operational needs while balancing cost, quality, and delivery. You will be responsible for supplier selection, negotiation, and relationship management, ensuring continuity of supply for all customers. The Buyer will also support new product introduction (NPI) projects by sourcing materials and providing input on tooling and pricing decisions.
This is a fantastic role for someone with strong commercial acumen, excellent organisation skills, and experience in a manufacturing environment. The successful Buyer will proactively monitor stock levels, manage pushouts, and identify opportunities for savings and process improvements. You will collaborate closely with the overseas team, helping implement supply chain strategies and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Key Highlights:

• Location: Thame
• Working hours: Mon–Thurs 08:30–17:00, Fri 08:30–13:30 (37 hours per week)
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working with 1 day from home per week
• Opportunity to work across metals, plastics, electronics, and fasteners
• Develop your career with a supportive and forward-thinking team

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding Buyer role, contributing to a busy and dynamic team while driving real impact, we’d love to hear from you.