Buyer - Engineering

Elix Sourcing Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Buyer to join their team near Southampton, offering a salary between £35,000 - £40,000 plus training and progression opportunities. The ideal candidate will have purchasing experience and will work closely with suppliers and various internal departments to enhance manufacturing efficiency. This family-run business prioritizes staff retention and provides excellent development prospects for employees looking for a varied role with the potential to grow into senior management.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is essential.
• Looking for a role with progression opportunities.
• Must be located within commuting distance of Southampton.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with multiple suppliers.
• Ensure maximum efficiency in the manufacturing facility.
• Work collaboratively with production, engineering, and sales teams.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Ability to work with multiple teams

Strong communication skills

Job description

Buyer - Engineering

£35,000 - £40,000 + Training + Progression

Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 17:00. Friday, 08:00 - 13:00

Near Southampton – commutable from Eastleigh, Romsey, Winchester and Chandlers Ford

Do you have purchasing experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment? Do you want to join an industry‑leading engineering company that is offering first‑class training, development and multiple progression opportunities?

Due to continued growth, my client is looking for a buyer to join the team at their state‑of‑the‑art facility near Southampton. The successful applicant will have an excellent platform to move into a senior role within the team and a great chance to get into management. You will liaise with multiple long‑term suppliers and manage new accounts for the business. This is a varied role within a growing company that will invest time and resources into helping you understand the industry, products and suppliers. You will play a vital role in streamlining company costs and work with the production, engineering and sales departments to ensure that the manufacturing facility operates at maximum efficiency.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a family‑run business that boasts an excellent staff retention rate, with many team members having been with the business for 10+ years. With opportunities to progress into more senior roles and to enhance your skills across multiple departments, if you are looking for variety and to make a real difference this is the role for you.

The Role

• Working with multiple teams and external suppliers
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Monday - Friday, days

The Candidate

• Purchasing experience
• Looking for a varied role with progression opportunities
• A commutable distance to the above locations

For more information please click apply and contact Patrick Walsh – Reference 4768.