Buyer

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Thatcham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected manufacturing company in the UK is seeking an experienced Buyer to lead procurement activities and manage supplier relationships. The role entails ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and delivery performance for materials and components. Ideal candidates possess Electrical or Electronic Buying experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of MRP systems. Join a stable and collaborative environment emphasizing continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts.
• Understanding of MRP systems and production planning requirements.
• Strong prioritisation and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for assigned commodities.
• Negotiate and place purchase orders based on MRP action messages.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Skills

Electrical or Electronic Buying experience

Proven experience in managing supplier relationships

Excellent communication skills

Strong problem-solving capabilities

Education

CIPS qualification (or working towards it)

Job description

Overview

Job Opportunity: Buyer

Location: Maidenhead

Job Type: Permanent

Our client, a highly respected player in the manufacturing and engineering sector, is currently seeking an experienced Buyer to join their Procurement team at their head office facility. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute and proactive individual to play a key role in the sourcing and supply chain activities of a forward-thinking, quality-driven business.

The successful candidate will manage the end-to-end procurement process for materials, components, and services, driving cost efficiency, supply reliability, and strong vendor partnerships in support of production and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for assigned commodities, ensuring optimum quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate and place purchase orders based on MRP action messages or planner requisitions.
• Monitor and adjust supplier schedules in alignment with production needs.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring timely resolution of issues and continuous improvement.
• Analyse and action supplier communications, including engineering and schedule changes.
• Maintain accurate supplier master data and market intelligence for your portfolio.
• Ensure suppliers meet required delivery, quality (SDPPM), and safety (SOTIF) performance metrics.
• Proactively research and qualify new suppliers to enhance sourcing strategies.
• Support the Procurement Manager in expediting critical orders and resolving supply challenges.
• Drive value engineering and process improvements to contribute to annual savings targets (PPV).
• Lead day-to-day supplier communications, including negotiating price changes, delivery terms, and special arrangements.
• Uphold responsible sourcing practices and contribute to supply chain risk assessments.

To apply for this Buyer opportunity, you would need:

• Electrical or Electronic Buying experience
• Proven experience in managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts
• Understanding of MRP systems and production planning requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving, prioritisation, and time-management capabilities

Desirable Qualifications

• CIPS qualification (or working towards it)
• Exposure to a manufacturing/engineering production environment

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing business with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, innovation, and supplier excellence. If you are looking to take your procurement career to the next level in a high-performing, collaborative environment - we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Jemma at Orion Reading.