Manufacturing Buyer - Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Relations

Verso Recruitment Group; Pennington; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Verso Recruitment Group is seeking a Buyer for a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role focuses on ensuring timely material supply, managing supplier relationships and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.

You will report to the Head of Supply Chain and work across multiple departments to optimise inventory, lead times and cost savings while supporting production schedules. Hybrid on-site in Lymington area with regular coordination across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing within manufacturing environments.
• Experience buying mechanical components (sheet metal) and electrical components is desirable.
• Strong supplier management, negotiation and performance assessment.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders and manage requisitions through ERP systems.
• Monitor supplier acknowledgements and delivery commitments.
• Maintain procurement data including lead times and order books (MOQ/MPQ).
• Build and develop supplier relationships to improve service, quality and delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and cost-saving initiatives.
• Manage both direct and indirect procurement activities.
• Support inventory planning to balance material availability with stock control objectives.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier relationship management

MRP/ERP systems

Negotiation skills

Inventory planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Verso Recruitment Group is seeking a Buyer for a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role focuses on ensuring timely material supply, managing supplier relationships and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.

You will report to the Head of Supply Chain and work across multiple departments to optimise inventory, lead times and cost savings while supporting production schedules. Hybrid on-site in Lymington area with regular coordination across teams.