Buyer

Orion Electrotech; Windsor; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing and engineering is seeking a Buyer to enhance their procurement team. This role involves managing procurement processes, building strong supplier relationships, and driving cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring experience in the manufacturing sector and excellent negotiation skills to support operational goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts.
• Understanding of production planning requirements.
• Desirable experience in electrical or electronic buying.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Time-management

Education

Electrical or Electronic Buying experience

Procurement within the Manufacturing industry

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

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Our client, a highly respected player in the manufacturing and engineering sector, is currently seeking a 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 Buyer 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 as a Buyer:

• 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.
• Support the Procurement Manager in expediting critical orders and resolving supply challenges.
• Lead day-to-day supplier communications, including negotiating price changes, delivery terms, and special arrangements.

To apply for this Buyer opportunity, you would need:

• Electrical or Electronic Buying experience desirable but not essential
• Procurement within the Manufacturing industry
• 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

Why Apply?

This is an excellent Buyer 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.