Hybrid Engineering Buyer — ERP & Negotiation Expert

Redline Group Ltd; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering business in Basingstoke is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage purchasing and supplier relationships in a hybrid working model. The ideal candidate will have strong procurement experience in engineering, expertise in cost negotiation, and a proactive, analytical approach essential for continuous improvement in the supply chain. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are part of the offer.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Hybrid working

Opportunity to join a global company

Qualifications

• 3+ years' procurement experience in engineering.
• Strong supplier negotiation and cost analysis skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand BOM structures.
• ERP/MRP experience (NetSuite/Netstock ideal).
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily purchasing, order handling and supplier management.
• Negotiating pricing, terms and lead times.
• Managing stock levels, replenishment and excess inventory.
• Resolving supply chain issues and supporting internal teams.
• Creating and maintaining parts, BOMs and data in ERP.
• Supporting product changes, QA issues and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier negotiation

Cost analysis

Technical drawing interpretation

ERP/MRP experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Mandarin or Japanese (bonus)

Tools

NetSuite

Netstock

Job description

A global engineering business in Basingstoke is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage purchasing and supplier relationships in a hybrid working model. The ideal candidate will have strong procurement experience in engineering, expertise in cost negotiation, and a proactive, analytical approach essential for continuous improvement in the supply chain. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are part of the offer.