Manufacturing Buyer: Mechanical Components & Suppliers

Jigsaw Specialist Recruitment Limited; Pennington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

N/A is seeking an experienced Buyer to join its team in a hands-on purchasing role within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in manufacturing buying, supplier management and cost negotiations to meet purchasing requirements efficiently.

Role focuses on sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, and coordinating with production and engineering. Office-based, 5 days a week, hours 8:30am–4:30pm; salary GBP35,000–GBP40,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing buying/purchasing environment - essential.
• Experience purchasing components, materials or products for a manufacturing operation
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills
• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Mechanical buying experience - advantageous
• A proactive, practical approach to problem solving

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities across the business
• Source materials, components and products from approved and new suppliers
• Obtain and negotiate pricing, lead times and commercial terms
• Raise and manage purchase orders
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery schedules
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Work closely with production, engineering and other internal departments to ensure purchasing requirements are met
• Identify opportunities to improve costs, quality and delivery performance
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and ensure procurement processes are followed

Skills

Manufacturing buying experience

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Communication and organisational

Mechanical buying experience

Job description

N/A is seeking an experienced Buyer to join its team in a hands-on purchasing role within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in manufacturing buying, supplier management and cost negotiations to meet purchasing requirements efficiently.

Role focuses on sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, and coordinating with production and engineering. Office-based, 5 days a week, hours 8:30am–4:30pm; salary GBP35,000–GBP40,000.