Buyer

Orion Electrotech; West Drayton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in West Drayton is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to manage procurement of electro-mechanical components. This tactical role involves day-to-day purchasing, liaising with subcontractors, and maintaining supplier relationships. The ideal candidate has significant experience in a manufacturing environment, strong knowledge of MRP systems, and excellent communication skills. This position also offers a hybrid work model, requiring only one day in the office each week. If you're ready to contribute strategically to procurement, apply now.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical buying within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong working knowledge of MRP systems.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and BOMs.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing of mechanical and electro-mechanical components.
• Interpret BOMs and use MRP systems to plan and execute procurement activities.
• Liaise with subcontractors for quotations based on technical drawings.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels, including long lead-time items.
• Support strategic procurement initiatives and secure inventory.
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships and onboard new suppliers.

Skills

Mechanical buying experience

Knowledge of MRP systems

Ability to interpret BOMs

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title : Buyer

Structure : Hybrid (1 day per week at home)

Industry : Manufacturing

Salary : Competitive

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Buyer to join our clients Team, focusing on the procurement of electro-mechanical assemblies , including PCBs, metalwork, plastic and mechanical components . This is a tactical purchasing role with scope to contribute strategically to long-term procurement planning.

You will be responsible for sending technical drawings to subcontractors and managing the quotation process, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing. An understanding of Bills of Materials and MRP systems is essential.

Key Responsibilities as a Buyer :

• Manage day-to-day purchasing of mechanical and electro-mechanical components.
• Interpret BOMs and use MRP systems to plan and execute procurement activities.
• Liaise with subcontractors for quotations based on technical drawings.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels, including long lead-time items.
• Support strategic procurement initiatives such as forecasting future requirements and securing inventory.
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships; identify and onboard new suppliers when needed.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across engineering, production, and planning teams.

Requirements as a Buyer :

• Proven experience in mechanical buying within a manufacturing or engineering environment .
• Strong working knowledge of MRP systems
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and BOMs.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in military or defence sectors is advantageous.

This role suits a Buyer who thrives in a tactical environment but is also keen to contribute to strategic procurement decisions. You’ll be comfortable working from a robust supplier list but also capable of identifying new sourcing opportunities when needed.

If this opportunity as a Buyer is of interest, please reach out to Jemma at Orion Reading.