Procurement/buyer

Hardi & Co Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering company based in Crawley is seeking a Procurement Buyer to join their team. The role focuses on sourcing and purchasing components, materials, and services to support production and engineering requirements.

You will negotiate pricing, lead times and terms with suppliers, manage relationships, and ensure stock availability by collaborating with engineering, production and stores. The opportunity offers career development within a growing procurement function.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement/buying within engineering/manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation and supplier-management skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings or specifications (desirable).
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems for purchasing.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator across departments.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and purchasing components, materials, and services to support production/engineering requirements.
• Negotiating pricing, lead times, and terms with suppliers.
• Managing supplier relationships and monitoring performance (quality, delivery, cost).
• Processing purchase orders and maintaining accurate procurement records.
• Working closely with engineering, production, and stores teams to ensure stock availability.
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or lead time.
• Resolving supply chain issues and delivery delays proactively.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Reading drawings/specs

ERP/MRP systems

Organisation

Interdepartmental communication

Job description

Are you an experienced Buyer with a background in engineering or manufacturing procurement? A well-established engineering company based in Crawley is looking for a Procurement Buyer to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for a procurement professional who understands technical specifications, supplier management, and the pressures of a busy engineering supply chain.

The Role:

• Sourcing and purchasing components, materials, and services to support production/engineering requirements
• Negotiating pricing, lead times, and terms with suppliers
• Managing supplier relationships and monitoring performance (quality, delivery, cost)
• Processing purchase orders and maintaining accurate procurement records
• Working closely with engineering, production, and stores teams to ensure stock availability
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or lead time
• Resolving supply chain issues and delivery delays proactively

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in a procurement/buying role within an engineering, manufacturing, or technical environment
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Ability to read technical drawings/specifications (desirable)
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems for purchasing
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator, able to liaise across departments

What's On Offer:

• Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
• Permanent, full-time role based in Crawley
• Opportunity to join a stable, established engineering business
• Career development within a growing procurement function