Buyer

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; Vange; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Free onsite parking

Christmas shutdown

Flexible working hours within a 40‑h‑w

Office based Basildon

Job summary

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited is recruiting a Buyer for Basildon to join a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing team. You will work with engineering, production and suppliers to source materials, manage BOM-based purchasing and ensure on-time delivery.

With experience in BOMs, ERP and Excel, you will raise and track orders, negotiate with suppliers and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes. Office-based, with a 40-hour week and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Experience purchasing in manufacturing or engineering.
• Experience working with BOMs.
• Strong ERP and Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing requirements from Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Source components, obtain quotations and negotiate with suppliers.
• Raise purchase orders and manage delivery schedules.
• Expedite outstanding orders and resolve supply issues.
• Work closely with engineering, production and stores teams.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data within the ERP system.
• Support supplier performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

BOM experience

ERP systems

Excel skills

Supplier negotiation

Communication skills

Tools

MS Excel

ERP software

Job description

Buyer

£40,000 - £45,000

Basildon | Full Time | Office Based

A growing engineering business is looking for an experienced Buyer to join its procurement team. Working closely with engineering, production and supplier partners, you'll be responsible for ensuring materials and components are sourced efficiently, delivered on time, and support a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing requirements from Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Source components, obtain quotations and negotiate with suppliers.
• Raise purchase orders and manage delivery schedules.
• Expedite outstanding orders and resolve supply issues.
• Work closely with engineering, production and stores teams.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data within the ERP system.
• Support supplier performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• Previous purchasing experience within manufacturing or engineering.
• Experience working with BOMs.
• Strong ERP and Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.

What's on Offer

• Salary - £40,000 - £45,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Free onsite parking
• Flexible working hours within a 40-hour week

This is an excellent opportunity for a Buyer looking to develop their career within a technically advanced engineering and manufacturing environment