Purchasing Officer (Manufacturing)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Edenbridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

33 days holiday

Training

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Purchasing Officer (Manufacturing) for an Edenbridge-based role offering £40,000-£45,000, progression, training, 33 days holiday and hybrid working. You will source goods for automation/manufacturing, manage supplier orders, and oversee inventory to ensure timely deliveries across high-end projects.

Join a growing business that values on-the-job training and development, with a Monday–Friday schedule and hybrid arrangement (2 days home/office).

Qualifications

• Purchasing Officer or similar with manufacturing background.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing goods within the automation and manufacturing industries
• Handling enquiries, quoting goods, and negotiating with suppliers
• Ongoing specialist on the job training
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm - 2 days hybrid

Skills

Supplier coordination

Negotiation

Inventory management

Sourcing

Job description

Purchasing Officer (Manufacturing)

£40,000 - £45,000 + Progression + Training + 33 Days Holiday + Hybrid + Company Benefits

Edenbridge

Are you a Purchasing Officer or similar from a manufacturing background looking to join a growing business, working on some of the most engaging projects in the UK, with buildings such as The Shard?

Are you looking to receive technical on the job training on specialist sensors, allowing you to further boost your knowledge within the industry?

In this dynamic role you will work within the tight knit purchasing team as you undertake varied responsibilities including coordination of supplier orders, sourcing of parts and materials and monitoring inventory levels. In addition to this it will be your responsibility to manage accounts for high end clients across the business, ensuring all purchasing orders are placed and on time.

Founded over 20 years ago, this high-end manufacturer specialises in a range of sensing and peripheral devises, for commercial and residential buildings. They have experienced a period of growth over the last 12 months, from this there is opportunities to join an ever-growing supply team.

This role would suit a Purchasing Officer or similar from a manufacturing background, looking to enhance their career within a rapidly growing business.

The Role

• Sourcing goods within the automation and manufacturing industries
• Handling enquiries, quoting goods, and negotiating with suppliers
• Ongoing specialist on the job training
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm - 2 days hybrid

The Person

Purchasing Officer or similar

Reference number: BBBH27006a

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.