Purchasing Specialist

Eastmidlandsrecruitment; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary to Permanent

Office hours 8am-4pm

Job summary

Eastmidlandsrecruitment is seeking a Purchasing Specialist for a manufacturing-focused role based near Chesterfield. You will work closely with production, planning, engineering, quality and finance to ensure on-time, cost-effective materials availability in line with production schedules.

Key responsibilities include sourcing materials, reviewing drawings and BOMs, converting MRP needs to PO, and negotiating terms with suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing within a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs and specs.
• Strong supplier negotiation and cost control能力.
• Excellent cross-team communication across production, planning, engineering, quality, stores and finance.
• Desirable qualification in purchasing, supply chain or related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase raw materials, components and consumables.
• Review drawings, BOMs and specifications to meet manufacturing needs.
• Convert MRP requirements into purchase orders aligned with build plans.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, terms and MOQs to support cost control.
• Expedite orders, manage shortages and liaise with suppliers and internal teams to minimise disruption.
• Develop suppliers capable of meeting technical, quality and delivery requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance against cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Maintain supplier data including pricing, lead times and compliance documents.
• Support inventory control by reducing excess stock and long lead-time exposure.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Purchasing qualification

Tools

SAP

SAGE

Microsoft Dynamics

Epicor

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Purchasing Specialist. The role works closely with production, planning, engineering, quality and finance teams to ensure materials are available on time, to specification, at the right cost and in line with production schedules. This position is key to maintaining continuity of supply, reducing risk, improving supplier performance and supporting efficient manufacturing output. Based in Chesterfield

Key Responsibilities

• Source and purchase raw materials, bought-in components, machined parts, fabricated items, consumables, tooling, subcontract services and production-related equipment.
• Review engineering drawings, bills of materials, routings, technical specifications and quality requirements to ensure purchased items meet manufacturing needs.
• Convert MRP requirements and production demand into accurate purchase orders, ensuring alignment with build plans, stock levels and customer delivery schedules.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, lead times, payment terms, minimum order quantities and supply agreements to support cost control and material availability.
• Expedite outstanding orders, manage shortages and work proactively with suppliers and internal teams to minimise disruption to production.
• Identify, evaluate and develop suppliers capable of meeting technical, quality, delivery and commercial requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Monitor supplier performance against cost, quality and delivery targets, escalating risks and supporting corrective actions where required.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data, including supplier records, pricing, lead times, order acknowledgements, certificates, compliance documents and audit trails.
• Support inventory control by helping to reduce excess stock, obsolete materials, long lead-time exposure and avoidable production delays.

Required Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, buying or supply chain within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of materials, technical specifications and manufacturing documentation.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, fabrication, assembly, finishing, subcontract operations or component supply.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management and commercial awareness, with the ability to balance cost, quality and delivery.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across production, planning, engineering, quality, stores and finance teams.
• A qualification in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, engineering, manufacturing or a related technical discipline is desirable.
• A technical background in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, machining, production or industrial operations would be beneficial.
• Experience with manufacturing systems such as ERP, MRP, SAGE, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor or similar would be advantageous.

What's in it for you -

• Temporary to Permanent role
• Pay £36 -£40K
• Full time, office hours (8am - 4pm)